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In the summer of 1861, Elsie's household faces a series of trials that strain their Christian convictions and family bonds. Edward Trotter’s railroad injury forces the family to rely on prayer and mutual support, while Lulu’s uncontrolled temper entertains a moment of conflict that results in harm to her infant sibling. The novel presents these challenges against the backdrop of a tight-knit family navigating both contemporary hardships and their steadfast belief in God’s guidance.
First publish date: August 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Martha Finley
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