Message of the Mountain

Maple Tree Trilogy #3

by Matilda Nordtvedt

Message of the Mountain is the third book in the Maple Tree trilogy. In the second book, Song of the Brook, the Johnson family move from their Minnesota farm to a rural town in the state of Washington. As this new adventure opens, the family is about to find out how life in town in the early 1900s differs from their previous experiences living in the country. For one thing, the new inventions of the day are amazing! Through their adventures, the family gets to know the message of the mountain–“as the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people.” Christian fiction written by Matilda Nordtvedt.

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

135 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Matilda Nordtvedt was an American author born in Washington state in 1926. She also lived for a time during her childhood in Canada.
After her marriage, Matilda also lived in Japan. She was an accomplished pianist, spoke fluent Japanese and was known for her writing and public speaking. Children were enthralled with her storytelling. She published 30 books and over 1,800 articles in various publications. She also read countless books to her sons instilling a love for reading also passing that passion on to her grandchildren. Throughout her ministry, innumerable children, students, foreign students and parishioners enjoyed her gracious hospitality, enjoying her gifts of cooking and baking. She welcomed all who dropped in.

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

**3.5 Stars rounded up

I think this is an okay ending for the Maple Tree Series. I still say nothing can top the first book.

I do like that this one broke off of Hilda’s point of view and went to John. It think it’s valid and important. Because Hilda was a young girl with strong faith in God. John had a different experience and even wondered if he truly believed in God.

I do think that this is important to have since it shows how the two step-siblings had a different faith and battles with their faith. I think it’s important for young readers to witness this through the novels because the road of faithfulness is different for everyone.

[Kristina Alley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book so I knew what our students had to read for their book report. Great story for 5th graders to help them understand the importance of following God and honoring their parents.

[Habiy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book on plan of salvation, temptation middle schoolers face, struggle between doing what you want to do and should do; my 6th graders LOVED it

[Carolyn Page · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good piece of short Christian fiction for young readers, including first rebellious behaviour (theft, smoking) and evolution being taught in the school.

[Steven Jerris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book that taught you a lot of life lessons!

[Star · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was going to be boring, but it was really interesting

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another must read however it had a great message of confusion and a final realization of transforming a young life.