Books like Down from the mountain by Elizabeth Fixmer
Fourteen‑year‑old Eva lives in the Colorado community of Righteous Path, a polygamous cult where she strives to prove her devotion to its teachings. When she encounters perspectives beyond the church’s strict rules, her doubts deepen, forcing her to reevaluate her faith and the family she has always known.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elizabeth Fixmer
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