The Samaritan

Christian Heritage: The Salem Years 1690-1692 #5

by Nancy N. Rue

As tensions heighten in Salem Village in 1691, young Josiah Hutchinson learns that he must rely on the assistance of family and friends as tries to help a beggar woman and her child.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Childrens, Christian Fiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Nancy Rue is the author of over 100 books for adults and teens, including the Christy Award-winning The Reluctant Prophet, Unexpected Dismounts and Healing Waters (with Steve Arterburn), which was the 2009 Women of Faith Novel of the Year. She travels extensively—at times on the back of a Harley—speaking to and teaching groups of women of all ages. Nancy lives on a lake in Tennessee with her Harley-ridin’ husband, Jim, and their two yellow Labs (without whom writing would be difficult).

Reviews

[James Hogan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is (probably) my least favourite of the Josiah books. That's not too harsh of a criticism, as I do greatly love this whole series, but this book is just not quite as interesting as the rest. Yes, it's the "bear" book. Yes, this is the book that we see Betty Parris come into her own. But it's a bit more of a disturbing book, partly because of what Hope goes through (and is going through) throughout this one. I do still love to see Josiah's compassion and love for others shine through.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's really sad when "Christians" don't act like Christians, and the ones who do are attacked!

In the story, Hope Hutchinson wants her 11-year old brother, Josiah, to be the bear! First he'd make them wait. In the Bear Hunt Game, the others would try to trap him if he didn't find them first! He'd try to surprise them! Soon he'd have them under the willow tree, but he got caught in their trap! He had to get out when he saw a familiar figure! Everyone ran to get away from the Putnams! They ran after Hope, but Josiah figured she'd get away, but they hadn't spotted him in the trap. A year ago everyone considered him a brainless boy. A while later he heard something crashing through the woods!