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Wildflowers #8
A Song for Sparrows
September 1854, Oregon TerritoryLaney and her group of spinsters, dubbed the ‘Sparrows’ have arrived safely in Oregon City. They are moving forward in hopes to find a better life. They all have challenges to overcome. Putting their pasts behind them of being the eternal ‘Plain Jane’ and embracing their own worth is easier said than done. Sophia Greaves is the local beauty on the verge of womanhood. Her mother is hatching matchmaking scenes, while her heart is healing from a secret heart break. She turns her healing time into a mission, and focuses her energies on her community. She is desperate to forget the man that rejected her, but she also wants to learn from her own mistakes. The eighth book in the Wildflower Series has all the beloved characters and continues forward with the lives and faith journeys of the men and women of the Willamette Valley. ~ Christian Historical Fiction ~Good for ages 12 and up.
342 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2020
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December 25, 2020
Another great book in this series.
I feel like I know each of the characters, and how each book In the series flows into the next. As usual I read this non stop and am anxiously awaiting the release of the next book.
I feel like I know each of the characters, and how each book In the series flows into the next. As usual I read this non stop and am anxiously awaiting the release of the next book.
November 23, 2020
Every book by this author is exceptional and this book is no exception. The story is filled with suspense, love, dread, sadness, love, hope, joy, fear and peace. Each character and section beautifully thought out and well written. Bravo!
April 29, 2021
Great series of historical books....
I have enjoyed this whole series from start through book 8. I just finished book number 8 in the "Wildflower" series. What a wonderful series!!! I really want to know what happened to Trisha and Winnie. I also want to know about Sophia and Tim; Laney and Amos; Daisy and Jacob and what will happen with Galina and her dad Slava? Please put me out of my misery and tell me book 9 will be out soon!!!!!!.
All your characters are amazing, and I absolutely love Clive and, now, Josiah. The Biblical teachings touch my spirit, and I am pleased to see that you have the actual Bible scripture included in the text instead of just mentioning the scriptures and leaving it up to the reader to look up the quotes. I have laughed and cried throughout the series.
The only issue I have with this entire series is the editing of grammar and punctuation. I have to stop, sometime, and re-read sentences to see what thought you are really trying to get across to the reader.
I look forward to hearing good news about the next book in the "Wildflower" series.
I have enjoyed this whole series from start through book 8. I just finished book number 8 in the "Wildflower" series. What a wonderful series!!! I really want to know what happened to Trisha and Winnie. I also want to know about Sophia and Tim; Laney and Amos; Daisy and Jacob and what will happen with Galina and her dad Slava? Please put me out of my misery and tell me book 9 will be out soon!!!!!!.
All your characters are amazing, and I absolutely love Clive and, now, Josiah. The Biblical teachings touch my spirit, and I am pleased to see that you have the actual Bible scripture included in the text instead of just mentioning the scriptures and leaving it up to the reader to look up the quotes. I have laughed and cried throughout the series.
The only issue I have with this entire series is the editing of grammar and punctuation. I have to stop, sometime, and re-read sentences to see what thought you are really trying to get across to the reader.
I look forward to hearing good news about the next book in the "Wildflower" series.
May 19, 2021
Can't wait for book 9!!!!
I have read & re-read all of the previous 7 books in this series. Can't wait to re-read this book A Song for Sparrows! I love how Leah Banicki always tells the best stories and the characters are so real that I feel I know them. Each book builds on the previous books. Can't express how wonderful these books are to me & others I have suggested they read especially this series. Not sure how many times I have read each of these books but they never get old.
I have read & re-read all of the previous 7 books in this series. Can't wait to re-read this book A Song for Sparrows! I love how Leah Banicki always tells the best stories and the characters are so real that I feel I know them. Each book builds on the previous books. Can't express how wonderful these books are to me & others I have suggested they read especially this series. Not sure how many times I have read each of these books but they never get old.
July 29, 2022
The Story line is excellent
I love your story and recommend it to anyone,but not new readers. Leah you really need to find yourself an editor. I would be happy to do it for cost if you want to send me manuscripts. You really have many more errors than necessary in every book, in every chapter, I've read. On many occasion I've wished for a hard copy so I could red in correction and send them to you. I'll look into an app. You write too well to send your work into the world in this condition. Fell free to email me if you want to talk about this.
I love your story and recommend it to anyone,but not new readers. Leah you really need to find yourself an editor. I would be happy to do it for cost if you want to send me manuscripts. You really have many more errors than necessary in every book, in every chapter, I've read. On many occasion I've wished for a hard copy so I could red in correction and send them to you. I'll look into an app. You write too well to send your work into the world in this condition. Fell free to email me if you want to talk about this.
February 7, 2021
Another great story
Nothing I like more when I'm reading a good story and the writing is done so well. You read part of the story and you find tears running down your face. So we'll written. As I got close to the end and knew the story was ending BUT not over I pray that #9 has been finished. I'm off to search!!
Nothing I like more when I'm reading a good story and the writing is done so well. You read part of the story and you find tears running down your face. So we'll written. As I got close to the end and knew the story was ending BUT not over I pray that #9 has been finished. I'm off to search!!
October 10, 2020
Great book great writer
I enjoy this series so much these people are like family to me. I wait patiently for the next book so I can find out what happens next. Her characters come to live in my head and I can see them clearly. That's how good of a writer Leah is.
I enjoy this series so much these people are like family to me. I wait patiently for the next book so I can find out what happens next. Her characters come to live in my head and I can see them clearly. That's how good of a writer Leah is.
November 11, 2020
Great Series......
I've enjoyed reading this story from the, A Song for Sparows, from the series, Wildflowers. The author has done a wonderful job of telling her story about the characters and their life in the early frontier.
I've enjoyed reading this story from the, A Song for Sparows, from the series, Wildflowers. The author has done a wonderful job of telling her story about the characters and their life in the early frontier.
November 17, 2020
Too Good For Words
I am so longing to read the next book in this series. I do believe Linda Banaki is the greatest story teller I have been blessed to read. Her work is amazing. Anything she writes I’ll read quick as I get my hands on it.
Betty Burdette
I am so longing to read the next book in this series. I do believe Linda Banaki is the greatest story teller I have been blessed to read. Her work is amazing. Anything she writes I’ll read quick as I get my hands on it.
Betty Burdette
May 21, 2022
Sadness
There are new people integrated into the story And many sadness is throughout the story Some are Less devastating than others But is Cruel (bad parenting) death worth less than a little child. You will have to read to find out what you might feel in each situation
There are new people integrated into the story And many sadness is throughout the story Some are Less devastating than others But is Cruel (bad parenting) death worth less than a little child. You will have to read to find out what you might feel in each situation
January 27, 2023
Wonderful book
I am reading this series for a second time. Good clean reading for all ages. Leah Banicki is a wonderful writer lead by the Holy Spirit.
These can be read alone but you must start with book one if you are contemplating reading the series.
I am reading this series for a second time. Good clean reading for all ages. Leah Banicki is a wonderful writer lead by the Holy Spirit.
These can be read alone but you must start with book one if you are contemplating reading the series.
August 14, 2023
Alright
I thought I cried all my tears for Galina. Poor Tricia Winnie poor Bertra died. Falling off a mountain and being nearly starved to death. How can parents think one child is better than the others. Or how can Ingrid hate her own daughter so much.
I thought I cried all my tears for Galina. Poor Tricia Winnie poor Bertra died. Falling off a mountain and being nearly starved to death. How can parents think one child is better than the others. Or how can Ingrid hate her own daughter so much.
October 11, 2020
Fantastic
This book was worth the wait! Such a great story.The different characters and their life stories.I would give more than 5 stars of I could.I can't wait for book 9!
This book was worth the wait! Such a great story.The different characters and their life stories.I would give more than 5 stars of I could.I can't wait for book 9!
October 29, 2020
Outstanding
Your heart is captured by the life's of each family as they overcome personal issues and their love of God.
Your heart is captured by the life's of each family as they overcome personal issues and their love of God.
December 5, 2020
Lovely
As their lives continue in Oregon and new ladies travel across mile it such a good series look forward to 9
As their lives continue in Oregon and new ladies travel across mile it such a good series look forward to 9
March 18, 2021
Great series!
I love these books and cannot wait for the next one. I was sad when I finished the last one. The author keeps you interested in the lives of the characters
I love these books and cannot wait for the next one. I was sad when I finished the last one. The author keeps you interested in the lives of the characters
December 10, 2021
Super
These stories are heavy for my heart, but the lessons are of love and forgiveness is is worth the heartaches..I love this series of book
These stories are heavy for my heart, but the lessons are of love and forgiveness is is worth the heartaches..I love this series of book
December 29, 2021
Sharing your love for God.
I have really enjoyed the whole series. Especially the Bible quotes. I enjoy the way you write so freely about our Savior.
I have really enjoyed the whole series. Especially the Bible quotes. I enjoy the way you write so freely about our Savior.
February 16, 2022
Great
Another awesome book from this author. I am enjoying the stories so much. Wonderful characters, wonderful writing. I highly recommend this book and the series.
Another awesome book from this author. I am enjoying the stories so much. Wonderful characters, wonderful writing. I highly recommend this book and the series.
January 13, 2023
Love of God Prevails
Very uplifting. Families
experience sadistic demons, then are saved by their faith.
What a victorious story! God, give them strength.
Very uplifting. Families
experience sadistic demons, then are saved by their faith.
What a victorious story! God, give them strength.
April 26, 2023
I very much enjoyed the series by Leah Banicki. Clean, Christian adventure. I would recommend this book to old and young alike.
July 1, 2024
Romance on the Frontier
I love her adventures in this era Wonderful, clean Christian Romance and family story!
I recommend reading her stories of long ago
I love her adventures in this era Wonderful, clean Christian Romance and family story!
I recommend reading her stories of long ago
September 28, 2024
Helping my walk with God
Each book flows into the next All are excellent.. Filling my life. Please read. So good. I look forward to dressing these daily
Each book flows into the next All are excellent.. Filling my life. Please read. So good. I look forward to dressing these daily
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