About:
Abandoned in smalltown Texas in 1898, Mattie McAlister must find a way to survive. Her choices are few: go to the children’s home or make her own way with grit and determination. Opportunities are scarce, especially for a smart girl who struggles to read. She agrees to work for a poor family with seven kids and a depressed mother. Over the next few years, her positive attitude and ability to make do in difficult situations endear her to her new family and the community. And her gift for training horses and skill with a rifle even make her locally famous. Still, her wish is to find a husband and have a home of her own. . . . Then she meets him. . . . Laugh, cry, and experience the triumph of the human spirit in Mattie, a riveting historical narrative that will haunt and inspire you long after you’ve turned the final page.
My thoughts:
Mattie is an endearing character. So sweet and going through so much.
At times this book reminded me of Little House on the Prairie. Although the content was more mature.
I struggled with Mattie being ten or eleven in the beginning but somethings she said was so mature. I am sure that was probably done intentionally, so show that Mattie wasn’t your average eleven- year-old girl.
But the way things were worded definitely reminded me that she was younger and her perception on things were different then someone who would be older.
This is a very engaging story about this young girl and her journey into womanhood and even her journey in faith. She clings to a hope her mother instilled in her.
The outpouring of love from the community is wonderful to see and something I think we have lost in this day and age.
Grab your copy at your local bookstore, Amazon, or your favorite retailer.
A copy of this book was given to me by the author. All opinions are my own.
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