Violet's Amazing Summer

A Life of Faith: Violet Travilla #2

by Martha Finley (Editor), Mission City Press Inc. (Adapter)

At fifteen, Violet discovers new family members and old family secrets. A call for help leads her on a sudden rescue mission and an exciting journey through the ancient streets of Rome.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Historical, Middle Grade, Fiction, Childrens

224 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

Martha Finley was a teacher and author of numerous works, the most well known being the 28 volume Elsie Dinsmore series which was published over a span of 38 years. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym Martha Farquharson.

For more information, please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_F... or, http://marthafinley.wordpress.com/

Reviews

[Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

So goooood!

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet was a great example of serving others.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Life of Faith books often tend to be a little unrealistically spiritual, but I enjoy them anyways. Not to say that people shouldn't live out there life totally for the Lord- they ABSOLUTELY should! But the way it is presented in the book makes it seem a little unrealistic to live that lifestyle, when what books like this should be doing is showing how it's possible.

That said - I've been enjoying this series. They are not Catholic, but they are Christian and I haven't run into any flagrant anti-Catholic issues.

I really liked this book, especially because it brought characters from the other Life of Faith series into the story. The annoying thing was that Elsie was so rich and just galavanted across the country and across Europe so lightheartedly that it was hard not to be jealous. So yeah. But otherwise it was really fun. I really liked Zoe, the new character. :)

[Ireland · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was honestly better than I thought. It was on my physical TBR and just to get it off I picked it up. Yes, the characters are a little too perfect. Yes, they sprouted off Bible verses like nobody's business. But it was relaxing, sweet, and provided nice escapism, and spouting Bible verses is exemplary. However, there was a lack of conflict for a major part of the book and even when something popped up in the middle, it was resolved quickly. Something bad happened in the end, though, probably to set up for future books. The writing was fine, the characters, as I said before, were a little too perfect and therefore had no room to grow much. All in all, a sweet little read that exceeded my expectations, not by much, but exceeded them all the same.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Sometimes we need to take a rest from wanting, even when all we want is good things for those we love. I don’t mean that we stop caring. But sometimes we need to sit back and simply breathe the pure air, and smell the sweetness of the fresh grass, and observe the people around us. To clear our minds of worry and care and simply listen to God.”

I love how Wealthy gets to influence each girl. Elsie and Violet spend a summer trip with her and of course Millie lived with her. The brining together of the cast is a delight. Of course, we need a flow chart to see all the connections 😂

Violet is growing up and learning wonderful lessons that are shaping her and leading her on a path that will change her life.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet is so amazing! Her story is not as enthralling as Elsie's or Millie's, but I love being able to relate to someone who "lived" so long ago and read her adventures of faith! This book in particular reveals the depth of Violet's character and is a very sweet story.

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

F FIN lof: vt bk. 2

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually 4.5

Just about as good as the first. I think. I can't quite decide. But just as beautiful, just as real, hitting just as strong.

[Grace Lynch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another cute read! Although the first half of the book felt a little slow, the second half was just adorable so it was all okay in the end.

[Katie Sheetz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was good. But Elsie was wavy better for me. I love Violet though.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty good but kinda boring it got better around the end