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In a 19th‑century setting, nine‑year‑old Elsie stands firm in her religious convictions even as her father battles a severe illness. The father’s stepmother tries to widen the rift between them, forcing Elsie and her father to confront family loyalty, faith, and the hardships of illness.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Martha Finley
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