Martin Luthers life was too exciting not to be written for teens and younger readers! In this fast-paced, action-packed novel of Martin Luthers life, teen readers (and more than a few adults!) will be introduced to a fascinating time when princes ruled Europe and knights roamed the countryside. Theyll learn about a time when powerful forces lined up against each other and believing the wrong thing could get you killed. When Lightning Struck! is far more than just an adventure story, of course. It also tells a theological story. Drawing carefully from Luthers own words, this book introduces readers to a kindred spirit who struggled with what knowing God through Scripture means for daily life. They will understand what was at stake and how powerfully liberating Luthers idea of grace through faith wasin his time and in ours! In crisp, enjoyable prose, author Danika Cooley conveys both the drama and the meaning of the Reformation for younger readers like no one before her! "Not only is Danika Cooley an engaging writer of children's literature, she is a careful and winsome theologian." - Author Douglas Bond "Nothing less than fiery story-telling would be fitting, to convey to us the life of a fervent heart like Martin Luther, and author Danika Cooley has achieved just that." - Dennis Gundersen, Grace and Truth Books "This is not just a story book. It is real life. It is accurately researched and meticulously footnoted." - Author Catherine MacKenzie "I commend this book to you and your children as a great family read-aloud." - Israel Wayne, Family Renewal "If you're looking for a good story on the reformation to share with your students, When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther is both informative and engaging!" - Stacy Farrell, Home School Adventure Co. "Danika's use of historical fiction to target the hearts of kids is an excellent way to not only build intrigue about their faith but also to teach them about the history of Christianity." - Dr. Scott Turansky, National Center for Biblical Parenting "Danika Cooley's When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther is a well-researched, and well-told biography that will grip young adult readers in a generation starved for worthy inspiration. It is just the sort of book the church needs to inspire a new generation of believers to help recover the evangelical church's birthright." - Author William Boekestein "Cooley gives young adult readers a thoughtful picture of how God used a flawed man to change the course of history." - Mary Jackson, WORLD Magazine Danika Cooley is a married mother of four, a grandmother, a blogger, a curriculum developer, and a writer. She homeschools her two youngest children in Oregon. Danika's three year Scripture survey for preschool to high school, Bible Road Trip, is used across the globe.