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I read this decades ago but have fond memories of this novel by the author of hymn “More Love to Thee.” Decided to dust if off and go at it again…

Reread when a friend returned it to me recently. So good. 💕

Highly recommend!! I will revisit this one. May add some quotes to this review later.💚

I’m starting to find books so hard to rate w the star system. Would need a convo to give anyone my full review. This was unlike anything I had read before - a true cautionary tale (be content), a sad tragedy, strong characters. It made me think and was well-written and apparently well-translated. But I may not be built for reading too many like this. I still feel sad about it🥺.

Once upon a time, I read this to Nate and Timothy. Just finished with Daniel and Annie. Great read-aloud, though wait until kids are a little older (8+??). We also did some of the book on audio this time, which was super!

This is actually a reread bc the boys and I listened to it on audio a long, long time ago. It was one of our favorites and I can’t wait to reread with Dan and Annie! I think it will be a perfect and cozy fall read!

Great series to read aloud as a family, even if you do it slowly like we did. We are eagerly about to begin the final book. This 2nd one has us rolling at points😂.

I loved this book and all the characters a whole lot. Thanks for the rec, Sarah Pitts! I want to read more from this author. It reminded me how a little love for and time w children who are hurting in my community (not just focusing on my own kids) can go a long way in someone’s life. I loved the weaving in of the theme of James Audubon’s bird art!!!