I Carried You on Eagles' Wings

Name: I Carried You on Eagles' Wings
ISBN: 9780590559393

by Sue Mayfield

For the child navigating personal challenges, this story offers comfort and strength, emphasizing faith and resilience through difficult times.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is facing a serious illness, either their own or a family member's, and needs a story that blends faith with difficult emotions. 'I Carried You on Eagles' Wings' follows Tony, a young boy with a serious kidney disease who feels scared and isolated, especially after moving and starting a new school where he is bullied. This story gently but directly explores themes of fear, resilience, and finding strength through Christian faith. For children ages 8 to 12, it provides a comforting narrative that normalizes the anxiety of illness and offers a specific, faith-based metaphor for hope and perseverance, making it a valuable tool for opening conversations about tough topics.

Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Sadness & Grief Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Death of a Loved One Family & Siblings Family Illness

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesModerate

The book centers on a child's experience with a serious, life-altering illness and the fear of death.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals directly with the realities of serious childhood illness, medical procedures (dialysis), and the associated fear of death. The approach to comfort and resolution is explicitly Christian, centering on a specific Bible verse. It is not metaphorical about faith, it is direct. The ending is hopeful and focuses on spiritual and emotional resilience rather than a physical cure, which is a realistic outcome for a chronic condition.