I read to my family every night before bed, we love to read mysteries and historical fiction. I am always on the lookout for good quality historical fiction that we can learn from, but also enjoy. I just finished reading Alone Yet Not Alone to my family and it was a big hit.
Alone Yet Not Alone is about a the Leininger family living in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania in 1755. They had so much to be thankful for until their family was torn apart in the Penn's Creek Massacre. While the mom and one brother are gone for a day Indians visit the cabin. The two sisters, Barbara & Regina were carried away and the father & the other brother were killed by the Allegheny warriors. Barbara constantly tells Regina to not loose her faith and that no matter where they are they are never alone. Their faith is further tested when they are separated from one another. The story is from Babara's perspective and when she is about to be forced into marrying an Indian, she decided to escape with 3 other white captives. Once they find the Redcoats years later, the only way they are recognized as not being Indians is because Barbara talks in her native German language. After being reunited with her mother & brother they eventually find Regina only by singing a song from their youth, Alone Yet Not Alone.
Tracy Leininger Craven loves history and real-life stories. She retells the true story of Barbara and Regina that she had heard for years from her grandmother. She includes a lot of historical details of this real family that is caught in the cross fire of the French and Indian War.
Alone Yet Not Alone (the book)
Written by: Tracy Leininger Craven
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Paperback: 148 pages
Alone Yet Not Alone is already scheduled to be released as a movie on September 27, 2013.
Alone Yet Not Alone would make a wonderful addition to your home library and you can win your copy here, I have one to giveaway.
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30 comments:
I have so many historical fiction books we love! As for a favourite...that would be too difficult to decide.
Blessings
Renata
Ps i am entering, but am an international reader. If you want to remove my entry because of postage reasons I completely understand!
Blessings
Renata:)
I have lots of favorites! The Great and Terrible Quest is one of them.
So many to pick from. Just finshed light in the ruins and loved it.
This book is approved for ages 12 and up :)
Do we enter by leaving a comment? My computer is being goofy, and the entry part just says, "loading." I can't wait on it all day!!! This looks like an excellent book that I would like for my family to read!!
looks like a great read
book is for ages 12 and up
I like the little house on the prairie series.
-Britt T.
one of my favorites is Christy by Catherine Marshall
I loved LIttle House on the Prarie ..
My daughter and I last read The Great and Terrible Quest. We try to read all kinds of books together.
I learned that the book was for ages twelve and up
I like that this is based on a true story about Barbara and Regina Leinergen and their capture by the Delaware tribe
Little house on the prairie!
I love that is for ages 12 and up, id give it to my sis!
My favorite historical fiction is Oliver Twist.
I learned that there is a Christian aspect to this book
I have several I like the book thief and the help to name a couple.
I really enjoyed The White Queen.
Gone with the Wind...classic book people only mention how good the movie is, but sometimes the imagery in your head of what you are reading is better.
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One of my favorites is My Enemy the Queen by Victoria Holt.
The Great Gatsby
Pride and Prejudice
I loved the book Gone With the Wind.
I learned that this is based on a true story and that makes it all that much more interesting.
My favorite book would have to be The Great and Terrible Quest! I learned that there is a Christian aspect to this book and for that I have to say thank you. My father being a preacher, I am never able to sign up for some books due to some stuff put into them. I would love to win this. Anyway, thank you for the opportunity to try!
I like a book called Christy,,i have the hardback and softcover of the book
The Great Gatsby! Incredible book!
ive always loved gone with the wind
Love historical fiction in general, but I don't have a huge favorite (so far...)
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