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It's always a thrill to find a book that teaches, inspires and entertains all at the same time. Jeannie A Texas Frontier Girl is just such a book. This is Book One in what is a four book series by Evelyn Horan. Reading this book transports you back in time to an 1880's Frontier Texas setting through the inquisitive eyes of a sweet yet spunky Jeannie. In fact, it's a joy to 'travel back in time' with her characters!
It teaches the heart of the land, that strong, courageous pioneer spirit that helped shape America. Jeannie and her friend Helga run through a series of adventures that anchor their friendship with loyalty, courage, truthfulness and kindness.
This book will inspire you. You will love Diamond, Jeannie's horse and her dog Blue as Evelyn Horan cleverly weaves these two animal characters into their own hopeful tales reminiscent of the beloved "Charlotte's Web".
At times Jeannie and her friend Helga seem to walk right past your very eyes through Evelyn Horan's use of vivid and visually descriptive narration. A series of varied adventures challenge Jeannie and her family ranging from tornados to rattlesnakes. Each chapter is fitly tied together with what I would deem believable character growth. Jeannie grows in maturity and in her personal faith in God which Evelyn Horan has so naturally seamed into the story. Faith in God was central to survival for many pioneers; those of you who value the foundational traditions of America will love the truthful recounting of small church and schoolhouse lore.
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