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Roxana has know and loved Joss for as long as she can remember, ever since Joss came to Grey's Landing ten years earlier, in 1826, to be Roxana's nursery maid. Even before the deaths of her mother and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0380976358
ISBN13:9780380976355
Release Date:November 1999
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:181 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.8" x 8.6"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Faith is the Key in Hammond, Louisiana
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I thought this book was GREAT and should receive the C.Scott King's Award and the Caldecott Medal. The author does a great job of keeping you in suspense. The plot is original and is plausible. The sequence of events builds to the climax. Johnston also does an excellent job of taking you through a series of intense events. The plot is well constructed. The characters are very convincing and credible. Roxanna's character shows development and growth when her father leaves her in charge and when she travelers the river. Joss's behavior is consistent with her age, character, and background. The style of writing used is very appropriate to the subject. I would strongly recommend this book. I found it to be very emotional. It teaches several lessons. One of which deals with facing one's fears, assisting people in need, determination, being responsible, maturing, love, and respect.
Page Turner
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were very believable and "real" in what they said and did. I was eager to find out "what happens next?" The history was part of the story rather than something that interrupts the story. I would recommend this to anyone who likes historical fiction, especially the Dear America books.
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