Children's Crusade

In France a shepherd boy named Stephen, led 30,000 children trying to get to Palestine. No one knows how the children's crusade got started, but it was seen as a sign from God. As they traveled to the Mediterranean port many died of hunger and disease, and some went back home. Those that arrived at the port had trouble finding passage to Palestine. The children prayed but found no answer to their prayers. Finally some merchants came and said they would take them to Palestine. However, they were instead taken to Egypt where they were sold into slavery. Now parents want answers.- Kim F.