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Journeys
Cross Canada Historical Fiction
Winnie was always a hopeful child, full of imagination and wild dreams. When she falls pregnant at a young age, she unexpectedly leaves town with the father of the child, Billy. After a long journey across the country, Winnie finds herself alone and with child in a strange new land. After a while she meets Colt, the handsome fisherman who owns the docks, and he quickly takes on the role of surrogate father to baby Sarah. Almost six years later, Colt and Sarah find themselves taking the long journey back to Winnie’s hometown. They see strange and wonderful things as they cross the country to find Sarah’s grandmother.
"The strength of this story lies in its near biographical telling of the main character's journey."
"Robyn Hartling has written a memorable children's story that will have her readers waiting for sequels."
"The descriptions of the Canadian wilderness and wildlife were a lot of fun... I found myself sympathizing with Winnie, who was a sympathetic if realistically flawed character."
"...a compelling tale of two life journeys."
Winnie was always a hopeful child, full of imagination and wild dreams. When she falls pregnant at a young age, she unexpectedly leaves town with the father of the child, Billy. After a long journey across the country, Winnie finds herself alone and with child in a strange new land. After a while she meets Colt, the handsome fisherman who owns the docks, and he quickly takes on the role of surrogate father to baby Sarah. Almost six years later, Colt and Sarah find themselves taking the long journey back to Winnie’s hometown. They see strange and wonderful things as they cross the country to find Sarah’s grandmother.
"The strength of this story lies in its near biographical telling of the main character's journey."
"Robyn Hartling has written a memorable children's story that will have her readers waiting for sequels."
"The descriptions of the Canadian wilderness and wildlife were a lot of fun... I found myself sympathizing with Winnie, who was a sympathetic if realistically flawed character."
"...a compelling tale of two life journeys."
129 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2023
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October 23, 2023
Adventurous and Heartwarming
Journeys tells the story of Winnie, who makes a bad choice in a man but is determined to raise her child, Sarah, in a loving environment. When she met Colt, she manages to do just that with an unforseen twist.
Sarah and Colt have an adventurous train journey to find her family and end up winning the hearts of the readers.
Robyn Hartling has written a memorable children's story that will have her readers waiting for sequels.
Journeys tells the story of Winnie, who makes a bad choice in a man but is determined to raise her child, Sarah, in a loving environment. When she met Colt, she manages to do just that with an unforseen twist.
Sarah and Colt have an adventurous train journey to find her family and end up winning the hearts of the readers.
Robyn Hartling has written a memorable children's story that will have her readers waiting for sequels.
June 10, 2026
A sweet story of a woman’s struggle when she finds herself alone and pregnant on the Canadian Frontier. It’s part Western, part family drama. Adult themes handled respectfully with a simple writing style makes this a read suitable for teens and adults. It reminded me very much of Where the Heart Is with Natalie Portman, a movie that got terrible reviews, but one I happened to enjoy very much. This book kind of reminded me of that. I’m looking forward to reading the second book, Homes.
January 5, 2024
I am adding this here to count in my GOodreads reading list for the year. My actual review is over on Audible. But I can't find a way to change the edition here. My choices seem to be paperback and kindle. But I listened to the book.
5* for the story and 3* for the performance/reading. Check out the Audible review for more details.
5* for the story and 3* for the performance/reading. Check out the Audible review for more details.
September 1, 2024
Unbelievable journey, but so real and relatable... I can totally imagine it not being fiction, at least certain parts of it. 😅
The story is eventful and unpredictable as the life itself...
It just takes you onboard and shows you the way, not letting you get distracted with glimpses of mysterious events around you.
I really like Robyn's writing style. It's charming and straightforward. ☺️
The story is eventful and unpredictable as the life itself...
It just takes you onboard and shows you the way, not letting you get distracted with glimpses of mysterious events around you.
I really like Robyn's writing style. It's charming and straightforward. ☺️
August 21, 2024
sweet
A very sweet and believable tale, very simple in its own way but enjoyable none the less. I follow Robyn and was pleased when this became available in the UK.
A very sweet and believable tale, very simple in its own way but enjoyable none the less. I follow Robyn and was pleased when this became available in the UK.
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