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Almost Home (Daughters of the Faith)
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Review Lawton's detailed research and strong writing make these books appealing to girls who love to read and parents who homeschool. -- Christian Retailing, February 17, 2003Well researched. . . well-written. . . the Pilgrim story seen through the eyes of 13-year-old Mary Chilton. Must reading for young ladies. -- Eugene A. Fortine, Governor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives.Almost Home is the story of the pilgrims? journey to America and of God?s providence and provision.Several of the characters in the story-Mary Chilton, Constance Hopkins, and Elizabeth Tilley-were actual passengers on the Mayflower. Mary Chilton was a young girl when she left her home in Holland and traveled to America onboard the Mayflower with her parents. The journey was filled with trials, joys, and some surprises, but when she reached the New World, she experienced a new life, new freedom, and new home. Wendy Lawton has taken the facts of the pilgrims? journey to the New World, and from this information filled in personal details to create a genuine and heart-warming story. Review This well-researched and well-written book tells the Pilgrim story -- a story of persecution, hardship, determination, and faith in God -- as seen through the eyes of 13-year-old Mary Chilton. Must reading for young ladies.-Eugene A. Fortine, Governor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants From the Author What do you do when all you ever wanted was to belong? to really belong? yet you find yourself all alone in a strange new world? Mary Chilton was one of 102 passengers who stepped aboard the Mayflower on September 16, 1620, for their long-awaited journey to the New World. Adventure awaits but all Mary can think about is finally finding a home?a place to belong. As she experiences the challenges and hardship of the ocean voyage, the struggle of starting the new Plymouth colony, and the happiness of the first harvest festival, she learns that home has a bigger meaning than she thought. About the Author WENDY LAWTON, an award-winning writer, sculptor, and doll designer, founded the Lawton Doll Company in 1979. She currently works as an agent for the Books & Such Literary Agency. Wendy has written numerous books, including six for her Daughters of Faith series and four for her Real TV series. Wendy is active in her church and is a frequent speaker for women's groups. Wendy and her husband, Keith, are parents to three adult children and live in Hilmar, California.
Review Lawton's detailed research and strong writing make these books appealing to girls who love to read and parents who homeschool. -- Christian Retailing, February 17, 2003Well researched. . . well-written. . . the Pilgrim story seen through the eyes of 13-year-old Mary Chilton. Must reading for young ladies. -- Eugene A. Fortine, Governor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives.Almost Home is the story of the pilgrims? journey to America and of God?s providence and provision.Several of the characters in the story-Mary Chilton, Constance Hopkins, and Elizabeth Tilley-were actual passengers on the Mayflower. Mary Chilton was a young girl when she left her home in Holland and traveled to America onboard the Mayflower with her parents. The journey was filled with trials, joys, and some surprises, but when she reached the New World, she experienced a new life, new freedom, and new home. Wendy Lawton has taken the facts of the pilgrims? journey to the New World, and from this information filled in personal details to create a genuine and heart-warming story. Review This well-researched and well-written book tells the Pilgrim story -- a story of persecution, hardship, determination, and faith in God -- as seen through the eyes of 13-year-old Mary Chilton. Must reading for young ladies.-Eugene A. Fortine, Governor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants From the Author What do you do when all you ever wanted was to belong? to really belong? yet you find yourself all alone in a strange new world? Mary Chilton was one of 102 passengers who stepped aboard the Mayflower on September 16, 1620, for their long-awaited journey to the New World. Adventure awaits but all Mary can think about is finally finding a home?a place to belong. As she experiences the challenges and hardship of the ocean voyage, the struggle of starting the new Plymouth colony, and the happiness of the first harvest festival, she learns that home has a bigger meaning than she thought. About the Author WENDY LAWTON, an award-winning writer, sculptor, and doll designer, founded the Lawton Doll Company in 1979. She currently works as an agent for the Books & Such Literary Agency. Wendy has written numerous books, including six for her Daughters of Faith series and four for her Real TV series. Wendy is active in her church and is a frequent speaker for women's groups. Wendy and her husband, Keith, are parents to three adult children and live in Hilmar, California.
