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Christy #1
The Bridge to Cutter Gap
Having faced danger and adventure to arrive at the primitive Smoky Mountain town where she intends to teach, Christy realizes that God has brought her safely to the people who will form her greatest challenge.
120 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 26, 1995
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March 10, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. These books are such simple yet fun reads. They don't take any brain power at all to read, yet they're so great and they literally make you laugh out loud. I highly recommend this series of you want a short, light hearted read.
May 13, 2017
"The Bridge to Cutter Gap" is the first of twelve books in the Christy series. These books are based on Catherine Marshall's original book "Christy".
This book is about Christy Huddleston, a nineteen year old girl, who goes to be a school teacher in the small, mountain town of Cutter Gap, Tennessee.
Follow Christy through this fun series as she faces adventure, danger, excitement, and a little romance. :)
This book is about Christy Huddleston, a nineteen year old girl, who goes to be a school teacher in the small, mountain town of Cutter Gap, Tennessee.
Follow Christy through this fun series as she faces adventure, danger, excitement, and a little romance. :)
July 25, 2024
This is a book that I’ve had sitting on my bookshelf since I was a little girl. It’s crazy that I’ve waited this long to pick it up! It was extremely well written and the characters were nicely developed. By the end of it, I had tears in my eyes!
It’s no wonder that I related to this book. Not only do Christy and I share a name and age, but we also have very similar personalities and ambitions! Christy is a teacher that has a heart for nurturing children. She seeks adventure and longs for fulfillment. When she decides to leave her comfortable home and finds herself in a new and strange environment, she feels nervous that she’s not doing the right thing. She waits for a sign from the Lord, and doesn’t get one. What’s inspiring to me is that she steps out in faith and keeps going!
I think a lot of people will relate to this book (as I’m sure so many already have) whether it’s because they share a name with the main character, (*wink*) or because they know what it’s like to desire a meaningful, happy and full life. This book is truly inspiring and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
P.S. For any of the ladies who might be wondering ... there is a handsome guy prospect in this book. If tall, dark, and handsome is interesting to you, you may need to check this one out! ;)
Double P.S.
This book has a similar feel to some of the later Little House books/the Anne series.
It’s no wonder that I related to this book. Not only do Christy and I share a name and age, but we also have very similar personalities and ambitions! Christy is a teacher that has a heart for nurturing children. She seeks adventure and longs for fulfillment. When she decides to leave her comfortable home and finds herself in a new and strange environment, she feels nervous that she’s not doing the right thing. She waits for a sign from the Lord, and doesn’t get one. What’s inspiring to me is that she steps out in faith and keeps going!
I think a lot of people will relate to this book (as I’m sure so many already have) whether it’s because they share a name with the main character, (*wink*) or because they know what it’s like to desire a meaningful, happy and full life. This book is truly inspiring and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
P.S. For any of the ladies who might be wondering ... there is a handsome guy prospect in this book. If tall, dark, and handsome is interesting to you, you may need to check this one out! ;)
Double P.S.
This book has a similar feel to some of the later Little House books/the Anne series.
August 29, 2018
A book by author Catherine Marshall for middle grade and above, a story set in the Tennessee Mountains, a proud people, although poor, wanted an education for their children.
A journey, from an upscale life to the unknown, and we see through her eyes the beauty of this area, and meet these humble people first hand, and are with her as she begins her teaching career.
I love that there is a choice for a Christian read for our children, and this book is a glimpse back in history.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Gilead, and was not required to give a positive review.
A journey, from an upscale life to the unknown, and we see through her eyes the beauty of this area, and meet these humble people first hand, and are with her as she begins her teaching career.
I love that there is a choice for a Christian read for our children, and this book is a glimpse back in history.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Gilead, and was not required to give a positive review.
October 12, 2008
There is something so beautiful about this story and the way it was written. Christy leaves her nice home in the city in 1912 to teach in a backwoods school in the Great Smoky mountains of Tennessee. The story is beautiful and so is Catherine's writing. She based the story on her mother's adventures teaching in a backwoods school in the early 1900's. Must read!
February 12, 2010
The last time I read this book, I was in high school. It means so much more to me now, since I have grown in my relationship with the Lord. Just an absolutely wonderful book about the love of God and loving people.
July 2, 2021
I'm enjoying this smaller installments of the classic Christy. The second time listening to this series (previously was the original full novel) highlights a lot of the story I enjoyed.
August 7, 2018
For readers of all ages who enjoy Christy by Catherine Marshall, this expanded series comes in 12 easy to read books with lots of action and dialog. This first book describes Christy Huddleston's journey into the small Appalachian town of Cutter Gap.
June 12, 2016
The reason for the 3 star. The middle of the book was REALLY hard to get through. It just seemed to drag on and on and I was wondering if it was ever going to end. I would skim till I got to conversation again…never a good sign. Otherwise the story was good and the spiritual journey of Christy was wonderful. Plenty of heartache but lots of love and joy too. I just knew who the suitors were going to be and I knew whi she would end up with. The ending though VERY abrupt got me all misty eyed. It was nice but will I ever read it again? No. I'm not sure I want to even tackle Julie… a book about Christy's daughter.
Status Updates
January 26 2015 4:54 PM
view status update On page 75 of 576 of Christy: "Is this a fashion parade on Fifth Avenue?" His voice was teasing. "Those are silly, silly shoes. Ice-pick toes."
January 27 2015 9:01 AM
view status update On page 102 of 576 of Christy: "Remember, I said it was God who was prying the little girls hands off my eyes. As if He were saying 'I can't use ivory-tower followers. They're plaster of paris, they crumble and fall apart in life's press. So you've got to see life the way it really is before you can do anything about evil. You cannot vanquish it. I can. But in My world the battle against evil has to be a joint endeavor. You and Me. I, God, in you, can have the victory every time.' After that, He was always right there beside me, looking at the dreadful sights with compassion and love and heartbreak. His caring and His love were too real for bitterness to grow in me."
Status Updates
January 26 2015 4:54 PM
view status update On page 75 of 576 of Christy: "Is this a fashion parade on Fifth Avenue?" His voice was teasing. "Those are silly, silly shoes. Ice-pick toes."
January 27 2015 9:01 AM
view status update On page 102 of 576 of Christy: "Remember, I said it was God who was prying the little girls hands off my eyes. As if He were saying 'I can't use ivory-tower followers. They're plaster of paris, they crumble and fall apart in life's press. So you've got to see life the way it really is before you can do anything about evil. You cannot vanquish it. I can. But in My world the battle against evil has to be a joint endeavor. You and Me. I, God, in you, can have the victory every time.' After that, He was always right there beside me, looking at the dreadful sights with compassion and love and heartbreak. His caring and His love were too real for bitterness to grow in me."
March 21, 2008
I have read this book about once a year for the last five years, and there's something about it that just draws me in each time. Maybe it's the teaching missionary part that I so easily identify with, I don't know. This book caputres all the excitement of leaving home for the first time and really starting out in the world on one's own. I love the way that Christy blunders through experiences as she discovers her individuality and what truly makes her special. In many ways, I think Christy is my role model.
May 21, 2008
How can anybody not like Christy? Especially when the movie is so great as well? How heroically unselfish she is (in the beginning when she thinks it will be easy) to teach school in the backwoods of Tennessee. Yeah right. It sound "fun" but I'm not that nice; which is too bad, because she really did make a difference in the lives of the children, as well as the community. But can't I do that were I live, instead of traveling to some outlandish isolated hick town? (Oh wait, that's VICTORVILLE)
Ha Ha Ha.
Ha Ha Ha.
May 31, 2008
I love this book. Twenty years ago, it was one of the stories that inspired me to be a missionary. Between that first reading and this one, I'd forgotten most of the details of Christy's life in Cutter Gap, so this time through, I had all the fun of discovering a new book while still feeling like I was revisiting an old friend.
November 26, 2011
A true-to-the-original adaptation of the story of a city teacher who agrees to work in a one-room schoolhouse in the backwoods of Tennessee. The language has been brought down to be appropriate for a younger audience while maintaining the interesting story. A good introduction to historical fiction for non-fans with its simple vocabulary, large print, and captivating storyline.
January 22, 2012
A true-to-the-original adaptation of the story of a city teacher who agrees to work in a one-room schoolhouse in the backwoods of Tennessee. The language has been brought down to be appropriate for a younger audience while maintaining the interesting story. A good introduction to historical fiction for non-fans with its simple vocabulary, large print, and captivating storyline.
May 8, 2012
I don't know how this differs from the original Christy, other than it may be broken up into a series? What do you think, Natalie? (I thought I was getting the original when I downloaded it to the kindle.) Anyway, I really really liked this first one. Couldn't put it down! I'll have to continue reading the rest. Thanks for the suggestion, Nat!
July 7, 2008
I loved this TV show so Mom suggested I read the novel. I loved it even more. Christy's adventures as a teacher and the lifestyle of the Appalachians were engaging. I was sad when the show was canceled.
June 9, 2008
This is a fun read. Christy, who grew up near the city agrees to teach at a school located in the smokey mountains. She is determined to stay as the local teacher and make a difference. The story continues with this theme and includes a little romance too.
May 14, 2009
This is a very inspirational book. It is uplifting and encourages me to be more selfless. I gave it 4 stars because I did find myself wading through at times when the story was dragging. Overall it is a great book.
August 17, 2015
I did really like this but when I downloaded the audio book from my library I thought it was the full book. I didn't realize it was an adaptation of the actual story so I plan to read the full book now.
May 20, 2008
When Christy goes to mountain backwoods to teach at the mission school, she learns that sometimes the teacher learns more than the students. A very favorite YA book, and I loved the miniseries.
May 21, 2008
I didn't realize this was a series. I think I've only read the first, but it was a nice little book about overcoming challenges. I'm all about easy reading. :)
June 1, 2008
It's been a long time, I just remember this being a good, wholesome, meaningful, fun book.
June 25, 2010
I never could figure out WHY she had any doubts about David after he carried her out of the water after she fell off the bridge!
December 15, 2012
A marvelous book but I don't what happened to christy after her sickness?
July 19, 2023
I first read the original "Christy" book (published 1967) in the mid/late 1970s, when I was living in the hills of West Virginia. Though the years have made the specifics fade, the story has stuck with me to the point of wracking my brain trying to remember one of the prominent characters. I couldn't remember the name of the book, the author, or Lundy's full name, but I remembered the basic premise, and that at some point it made me cry.
Anyway, that was in my mid-teens...50-some years later, I finally remembered Lundy Taylor and was able to Google the name! Apparently the book I read (500+ pages) has been broken down into smaller books; I just finished this one, but have found/bought a 1967 copy of the original, and will be re-reading that one when it comes in!
Thank goodness for Google and good books!
A simple story that is reportedly based on the life of the author's mother and is about 75% historical fact. I love reading about this era. It was close to what I lived in WV (yes, even in the 70's, though not quite as primitive), and WV is very close to my heart--my most favorite place in the world!
Anyway, that was in my mid-teens...50-some years later, I finally remembered Lundy Taylor and was able to Google the name! Apparently the book I read (500+ pages) has been broken down into smaller books; I just finished this one, but have found/bought a 1967 copy of the original, and will be re-reading that one when it comes in!
Thank goodness for Google and good books!
A simple story that is reportedly based on the life of the author's mother and is about 75% historical fact. I love reading about this era. It was close to what I lived in WV (yes, even in the 70's, though not quite as primitive), and WV is very close to my heart--my most favorite place in the world!
September 2, 2023
On a vacation in which we flew into Asheville, NC and then drove to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, I thought of Christy and meant to watch the series again. I couldn't find it in streamable format anywhere, but as I searched for it, I found a book series instead! I had only known about the novel, "Christy." I now wonder if these novellas were the basis for the screenplay of the series. It's perfect to read them "on location," as it were: Christy, a 1900s teacher from Asheville, is moved for spiritual reasons to travel to middle-of-nowhere Tennessee, called Cutter Gap. There, the very rustic people have next to nothing, and they're both backwoods and backwards in every way. Yet with kindness and compassion, Christy and fellow missionaries Miss Alice and David (the preacher), begin to understand their ways and join their community.
"The Bridge to Cutter Gap" is very episodic, and yet this one is the story of how Christy came to Cutter Gap, and met all the main characters, so it must be a reprise of what's in the novel. I'll have to reread that one next. The episodes work well for this kind of story though-- it's about the "feel" more than the plot.
"The Bridge to Cutter Gap" is very episodic, and yet this one is the story of how Christy came to Cutter Gap, and met all the main characters, so it must be a reprise of what's in the novel. I'll have to reread that one next. The episodes work well for this kind of story though-- it's about the "feel" more than the plot.
January 24, 2020
Christy has been to a mission evening and learnt about a mission helping mountain folks who had very little. The mission people were building a school and hoping to educate the youngsters who lived in the Mountains above Cutters Gap, Christy volunteered feeling she had a calling to put her knowledge to use and become a teacher to these children.
Having made the decision Christy left home, the journey culminated in a 7 mile walk through the snow and over a rickety log bridge. The person supposed to meet Christy had sustained an injury in a fallen tree hitting them, and on the journey (with the local mailman) to the mission Christy had stepped in to assist the doctor to treat that man, then had a mishap on the rickety bridge falling into the water below. Quite an adventure and she hadn't even arrived at the mission yet.
Having made the decision Christy left home, the journey culminated in a 7 mile walk through the snow and over a rickety log bridge. The person supposed to meet Christy had sustained an injury in a fallen tree hitting them, and on the journey (with the local mailman) to the mission Christy had stepped in to assist the doctor to treat that man, then had a mishap on the rickety bridge falling into the water below. Quite an adventure and she hadn't even arrived at the mission yet.
October 5, 2018
I am so excited that Gilead Publishing's branch, Evergreen Farm, has created a series for young adults from the beautiful Catherine Marshall classic, Christy. I absolutely love the original text. Upon reading book one in the Christy of Cutter Gap series, I was not disappointed. This rendition of the beginning of Christy's story stayed true to the original. I highly recommend this series for twelve years old and up. Christy's story is one of integrity and growth. She's trying to follow God's lead as she learns to live in a very different culture than her own. I received a copy of this book through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
February 7, 2019
I’ll be honest, when I ordered this from Thriftbooks I thought I was getting Catherine Marshall’s novel Christy. It is actually the first in a series based on that novel for younger readers. My mistake, but I did enjoy reading it. It reminded me a lot of Anne with an E, as it’s set in almost the same time and feels very quaint. I do want to see what happens with the characters and see Christy grow through her experiences with the people of Cutter Gap, so I might try to pick up the next book.
October 23, 2022
I felt cheated to pay $4.99 for an e-book that was so darn short. I read a little bit yesterday and a little bit today and it’s done. What was written was good, but it didn’t feel like a real book; it felt like just a couple of chapters I don’t think it’s right to call the book when it’s so short.
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