Set within the expanses of the American frontier, this story follows Slainie, an inquisitive pioneer girl, whose life is forever transformed when a mysterious seer shows up at her door.
Amidst the backdrop of the Civil War, family tragedy, and the nation's most destructive wildfire, Slainie must navigate her rugged pioneer life as she encounters love and loss, and comes face to face with the story of America's first approved Marian apparition.
- Author:
- Theoni Bell
- Publication Date:
- 12/14/21
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Pages:
- 224
- SKU:
- 2033
- atc-product:
- 1719
- atc-product:
- 3193
- atc-product:
- 3761
- cpu-product:
- 1221
- cpu-product:
- 4232
- cpu-product:
- 3002
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
14 Reviews
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Women In The Trees
I loved it!
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The Author has a gift for creating the scenes
It is difficult to put this book down because the Author has such a talent for painting the scenes with her detailed descriptions of the surroundings and the feelings of the characters. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone.
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Best read of not only an immigrant story but of coming of age, grief, conversion, revelation, miracles & resolution in 1800a America.
A delight of lives challenges & rewards
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Best read of not only an immigrant story but of coming of age, grief, conversion, revelation, miracles & resolution in 1800a America.
A delight of lives challenges & rewards
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Just started reading it.
Just started reading this book and find it to be exciting and peaceful at the same time. Looking forward to reading the whole story.
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A Perfect Introduction to Our Lady of Good Help, for Children and Adults
The Woman in the Trees will appeal to a variety of readers: children, teens, adults, fans of historical fiction and fans of religious fiction, specifically those interested in appearances of the Blessed Mother. There;s a lot to be learned here about the Peshtigo fire, Our Lady of Good Help (the U.S.;s only Church-approved Marian apparition), and American life around the time of the Civil War. That;s not to say this is a dry textbook. On the contrary, It's a richly human story of a loss, suffering, hope, and faith through the eyes of a young girl (and later, young woman), Slainie, who encounters the enigmatic seer Adele Brise. I found this the perfect introduction to the history of Our Lady of Good Help, both for myself and for my children. Recommended reading for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
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The Woman in the trees
I thought this was an excellent read, in fact I gave it to my church book club to read. We all enjoy it and many were not even aware of this vision of our lady. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wonderful
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. Its written very well. Some parts are intense I agree and would also wait until age 11 or 12 to read it. I am blessed enough to live in Wisconsin temporarily and was able to visit the apparition site and shrine. I highly recommend making the pilgrimage.
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Excellent read
Book given to 5th and 6th grade Catholic school students. Teacher and student report is extremely positive.
