Heaven Is for Real (2010) (edit title/settings)

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• Colton Burpo: Colton almost died of a burst appendix at age four. He tells his story of him meeting Jesus, and sitting on Gods lap. Colton says "I wasn't worried, God said he would keep me safe." In the story it said Colton also found out that his younger sister passed away.
• Todd Burpo: Colton's Father. The author of the book and a reverand. He writes this story from what Colton told him.
• Cassie Burpo: Colton's older sister, who is six years old when the story begins.
• Pop: Todd Burpo's grandfather
• Sonja Burpo: Colton Burpo's mom. Todd Burpo's wife.
• Akiane: Another kid who has gone to heaven
• Rosie: A tarantula spider who lives at Butterfly Pavilion in Colorado. Colton was scared of it, but if you picked it up you could get a sticker.
• The No-Name Daughter Burpo: A miscarrige daughter of the Burpo family
• Grandma Ellen Barber: Pop's wife.
• Kay Burpo: Todd Burpo's mother, Colton Burpo's grandmother.
• Dr. Timothy O'Holleran: doctor for colten
• Hubert Caldwell: Uncle to Todd Burpo's mom, Colton's great uncle.
• Ali: Babysitter that watches Colton and Cassie Burpo while their parents were out.

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• “"Dad, nobody's old in heaven," Colton said." And nobody wears glasses”

  Colton Burpo

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Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Colorado
• North Platte
• Nebraska: Where Colton and his family lived
• Ulysses
• Denver
• Guao
• Hola
• Kansas
• Heaven: The book describes the Heaven in Colton's language. What does Jesus wear? Where does Jesus sit? When Jesus sits on the right of God, who is sitting on the left? What do others look like?

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Glossary edit see section history

• Intrigued: Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
• Humility: A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Inspirational: Describe this theme.
• Christianity: type of religion

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Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Todd Burpo (Author)

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Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: BT846.3.B87 2010
• Dewey: 133.9013092

Notes for Parents edit see section history

From my own experience of just finishing the book I recommend this to 13-15. Not younger than that because you have to have a background knowledge of God, Jesus and what heaven really is all about. I was fascinated by this story and I hope that your 13-15 year old does too. it is also a very inspirational read for adults too!

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Theology › Eschatology
• Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Jesus

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

• Heaven Is for Real website: Book website for Group materials and new Children's book.

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