Kathleen's Unforgettable Winter

Kathleen McKenzie #2

by Tracy Leininger Craven

It should be a happy New Year for Kathleen McKenzie, but 1930 is off to a tumultuous start since her family was forced to move in with relatives on a primitive farm in Ohio due to the stock market crash of 1929. Now separated from her ailing best friend and unsure if she will be able to compete in the nation-wide spelling bee, twelve-year-old Kathleen McKenzie begins to wonder if her life will ever be the same again.

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

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

About the author

Tracy Leininger Craven loves history and the stories of those who have left an indelible impression on our country's heritage. She is also inspired by the testimony of God's faithfulness through seemingly impossible circumstances. Her stories of real people come alive and serve to inspire a new generation of readers.
In her free time, Tracy loves to be outside enjoying God’s creation with her husband David and their three children.

Also published under the name Tracy Michele Leininger, Tracy M. Leininger & Tracy Leininger Craven

Reviews

[Tarissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wintertime. A beautiful, peaceful time, especially in January when everything feels so brand new. A nice layer of snow helps to complete the effect. In 1930, when the McKenzie family has to move to a different state and live in other family members' houses... they get snowed in. And it is peaceful and cozy, but oh, it's cold outside.

Kathleen also has to learn an important lesson about pride about herself... and when you shoot a gun, you better make sure it's actually a wolf, and not the neighbor's dog.

A great book for girls to enjoy, especially ages 8-12.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again my girls really enjoyed this author. Great lessons on honesty, friendship, and being selfless. The book ends with a cliff hanger, which drives me crazy. Although the girls get really into it and can't wait to find out what happens next.

[Esther · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice book for young girls for a church library.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Kathleen's family moves to live on their relatives' primitive farm, Kathleen has a lot to get used to. She feels like she doesn't fit in, and is constantly trying to prove herself. Will she ever fit into the difficult farm life? and will she ever become real friends with her cousins?
This is a great book! I grew up with it, and sometimes still love taking it out to read a cozy chapter. It is easy to fit right into the story, to imagine this family, and relate to Kathleen's struggles and dreams. It would make a fun read-aloud for girls of all ages, but since Kathleen is twelve in this book i enjoyed and related to the book a whole lot more when i read it at that same age.
These books always leave you hanging. I don't love cliff-hangers but i don't hate them because they always add a little extra excitement to getting the next book. :)