"e;In the beautiful country of Poland, in the town of Wadowice, lived a boy named Karol. His family and friends called him "e;Lolek."e; As a boy he played with his friends, helped his neighbors, and prayed with his family. When he grew up he became a priest, a bishop, and a beloved pope. This story will take you on adventures alongside Karol, the boy who would one day become a great saint of the Church. Karol, The Boy Who Became Pope reveals the power of faith and family in the young life of the "e;pope of the family,"e; Saint John Paul II. Written by Jem Sullivan, catechist and author, and beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist William J. Maloney, Karol is a delightful and inspiring children's story about one of the great saints of our age.Special Bonus Feature: Excerpt from Saint John Paul II's Letter to Children