Over half the children in America are from disrupted or dysfunctional homes. The eight stories in this book bring the Beatitudes of Jesus to life by showing kids who had it tough, but who learned to be godly in spite of their circumstances. Our past cannot be used as an excuse for ungodliness. This book was written to help kids avoid that trap. Children young and old will learn the eight Beatitudes when they stop to think and answer the questions at the beginning and end of each story. Both parents and their children will look forward to visits to the Hall of Champions-and will find that some of the godly character from O. Whillikers"s friends will rub off with each visit.