Heart of a Shepherd
by:
Rosanne Parry (author)
Format: kindle
ASIN: B001OXCEQA
Publish date: January 27th 2009
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 178
Edition language: English
I found this story quite touching. The protagonist's voice reminds me very much of a Chicago blogger a little younger than Brother, and I kept thinking how perfectly Parry captured Brother's self. The strength of the family was appealing. I'm generally put off by explicit Christianity, but Parry mad...
This quiet little book was a wonderful read for me. The text captures the main character's voice so well. I enjoyed its exploration of religious beliefs, military service, and ranch life. I also liked the inclusion of realistic Quaker and Catholic characters and the way both ways of belief are contr...
Oregon Battle of the Books Book ~ the author's daughter was on my OBOB team in seventh grade.
A really sweet, well-done book about family and war and faith. Plus it takes place in Oregon, so yay! [Nov. 2010]