Jed Cartwright and the Dangerous Journey

Jed Cartwright #1

by Ed Dunlop

Life in 1860 is not easy for Jed and his little sister, Mandy. Orphaned and homeless, the two children face numerous obstacles even before setting out on their own from Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri. Sustained only by sheer grit, determination and their love for one another, they set out to find their uncle whom they hope will give them a home. They travel mile after mile, meeting both kindly people and harmful ones, escaping peril and injury again and again.

Travel along with Jed and Mandy through heartbreak, danger and God's provision. Experience with them the fact that in spite of true hardship and genuine challenges, God forgives and welcomes into His Home anyone who will come.

154 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twelve-year old Jed Cartwright is an orphan living with his Uncle Matt. After suffering threats and physical abuse, Jed runs away with his dog Wolf trying to locate the only other uncle he has. After a long and arduous journey, Jed arrives only to discover that both his aunt and uncle had recently died.

[Josiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

As usual, Ed Dunlop does it again! A brilliant book, full of character and colour that could impress Sir Conan Doyle himself!!

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohmygosh. What a great story!!!! My son enjoyed it as well. I cried towards the end when Mr. Cartwright got bitten by snakes.

[Rachel Sinclair · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to love this. But, it comes across as quite preachy and lacks a strong plot or multi dimensional characters. I think the theme is excellent, but it is not presented excellently.