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The Allison Chronicles #1-2
Allison O'Brian on Her Own : Volume 1
Beloved author shares a story of adventure that will take girls ages 9-12 across post-WWII America with an intrepid young heroine.
- GenresFiction
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2011
About the author
Melody Carlson
423 books3,405 followersMelody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus.
She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.
Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.
She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.
Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.
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December 6, 2018
I actually enjoyed this more than I thought I would!
Relating to Allison wasn't difficult and I found myself annoyed and feeling sorry for her at different times. Her adventure when she ran away to find her Grandfather she didn't know she had, was really fun! There was a lot of different things to catch my interest and keep reading.
I love Allison's friends too once she goes to where her grandfather lives! They're all really sweet ... and I'm hooked on Andrew for her. :P
Marsha drove me crazy and I really hope she learns to care for Allison in the next book!
I'm really glad that God is mentioned a lot in this book ... and forgiveness is a big aspect! Allison finds it very hard to forgive her mother for what she has done, so she kind of acts rebellious about it.
Content:
Marsha's an actress and has been married three times. There's talk about divorcement several times, and since Allison's caught in the middle, it's very hard for her.
Mentions of immodest dresses, but not inappropriate details.
There's a couple swear words.
Mentions of liking guys; Allison thinks a guy's nice.
I'm looking forward to reading Volume 2! I definitely recommend this for young and old readers alike!
Relating to Allison wasn't difficult and I found myself annoyed and feeling sorry for her at different times. Her adventure when she ran away to find her Grandfather she didn't know she had, was really fun! There was a lot of different things to catch my interest and keep reading.
I love Allison's friends too once she goes to where her grandfather lives! They're all really sweet ... and I'm hooked on Andrew for her. :P
Marsha drove me crazy and I really hope she learns to care for Allison in the next book!
I'm really glad that God is mentioned a lot in this book ... and forgiveness is a big aspect! Allison finds it very hard to forgive her mother for what she has done, so she kind of acts rebellious about it.
Content:
Marsha's an actress and has been married three times. There's talk about divorcement several times, and since Allison's caught in the middle, it's very hard for her.
Mentions of immodest dresses, but not inappropriate details.
There's a couple swear words.
Mentions of liking guys; Allison thinks a guy's nice.
I'm looking forward to reading Volume 2! I definitely recommend this for young and old readers alike!
April 10, 2020
3.5 stars. Content review to come. :)
December 22, 2015
don't know exact date I finished. it is an amazing book! loved It!
April 3, 2026
This was my favorite book as a young girl and I read it many times. It’s definitely not as good as I remember it being but it still holds a special place in my heart. If I ever have a girl, then I would show her this book.
February 12, 2026
"Life's struggles can often lead us to ourselves."
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