Midnight Rescue

Christy #4

by C. Archer (Adapter), Catherine Marshall

Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN13 9780849936890 here.

Christy Huddleston thought her biggest problem was going to be choosing between the charming country doctor, Neil MacNeill, and the handsome minister, David Grantland. But Christy has more serious matters to deal with when her student Ruby Mae Morrison and the mission's runaway black stallion vanish in a furious storm. As Christy desperately searches for Ruby Mae in the cold, blinding rain, she runs headlong into three angry moonshiners bent on revenge against anyone who might try to stop their illegal activities. Can Christy survive this most terrifying test of her faith and courage?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical, Young Adult, Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 26, 1995

Reviews

[Paige]

This one was just super boring in my opinion, kind of a meh read.

[Brianna]

I came across this when cleaning out some things and remembered how much I loved this charming little series when I was young. A fun, wholesome,endearing read based on the book Christy and its TV series that I definitely recommend.

[G]

This was a well-rounded installment of the Christy of Cutter Gap series. It adapts one of the more suspenseful moments from the book Christy by Catherine Marshall and has some sweet moments. The main conflict in the book was between David (the pastor) and some people in Cutter Gap over the topic of moonshining. Christy, of course, is caught up in the conflict. The book poses questions that it does not always answer, which I thought was an effective approach.

But, the main reason I’m rating this 5 stars is because Chapter 3 was hilarious. I haven't read all the books in this series yet, but I thought that moment was the funniest so far.

[Kathryn Houghton]

Such a sweet little story! I love that this fiction series can pack so much into a little book and can be read at any age. There were many lovely moments, and reading about these old mountain men bickering to each other is so funny. Because it’s so obvious they care for each other and value family so much but they’re also too proud and I just love this series so much you guys!

[Kristy]

Very good series!

[Glenys]

Thundery rainstorms, a group of angry moonshiners terrorising the womenfolk at the mission. Ruby Mae had gone to check on the Stallion Prince only to discover that he had escaped from the pasture he normally is kept in. Ruby sets off to find him, Christy barricades the mission, luckily the heavy downpour means the men on the front porch trying to get in to the mission head off to check on their waterside still; Christy then sets out to see what is keeping Ruby Mae as she has been gone a long time. Christy meets up with the moonshiners and is threatened by them, she explains that Ruby Mae is missing and 2 of the men including Ruby's father, set out to find her. She is located and all ends well.

[C.A. Gray]

These novellas are such a quick, delightful read - I learned on this one that they are adapted for "young readers," which explains why they fly so quickly.

The love triangle between Christy, David Grantland and Doctor MacNeill intensifies in this installment, though it's all told in such a straightforward way that it loses all the tension that might exist in a story written for adults. This story focuses upon Ruby Mae and her obsession with Prince, the Mission house's stallion. When she goes missing because of Prince, Christy has to go looking for her, and finds herself in danger in the process.

[Sarita]

Interesting chapter - the mountain people is fighting all the changes Christy and David is motivating for the better.

[Bobbie]

Book 4 of Cutter Gap

Love this series. Christy is getting more settled & she is starting to make a difference there. I’m a fan of Preacher David. 🥰

[Eve (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ (Semi-active)]

Love it! It's full of adventure and plot twists.

[Cherish Brown]

(5☆ Would recommend & would read again)
I loved watching the Christy TV series was I was young. These books brought back a nostalgia and are well written. I loved this book series.

[Darla Damron]

Enjoyable audiobook!

[Karen]

This is just another great short storyline about learning the mountain peoples ways.

[Kayrn Crowley]

I enjoyed this one the best yet! I can’t wait to read the next one in this series.

[Alma]

Adaptation of Catherine Marshall's book by C. Archer.

[Katy Lovejoy]

The good thing about this series is that even without the context of context of other books I can still understand and enjoy it