Amanda (Sunfire) [Paperback]

Candice F. Ransom (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (April 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590327747
• ISBN-13: 978-0590327749
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candice Ransom (1952-) is the author of more than 100 books for children, including Tractor Day (Walker), Pony Island (Walker), Finding Day's Bottom (Carolrhoda), Seeing Sky-Blue Pink (Carolrhoda), Secret in the Tower (Wizards of the Coast), and Hello, Virginia! (Sterling). Ransom's books are often set in her native state of Virginia, where her family has lived since 1711. Honors and awards include starred reviews, IRA Teacher's Choice, IRA Children's Choice, Pick of the List, New York Public Library Best 100 Books, and Smithsonian Notable Book. Nearly 50 of her books have been translated into twelve languages. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University and teaches in Hollins University's graduate program in children's literature. Ransom lives with her husband in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amanda, October 19, 2005

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N. Albertson "Young at Heart" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amanda (Sunfire) (Paperback)

Amanda has grown up wealthy and spoiled in Boston with Joseph as a suitor she expects to marry. However, her life changes dramatically when she is forced to leave the life she knows in Boston for the difficult journey to Oregon on the Oregon Trail. Faced with the harsh realities of trail life, she becomes matures to become a strong, hardworking woman who finds new love in an unsettled land.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great great book, August 29, 1999

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tanpopo "tanpopo" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amanda (Sunfire) (Paperback)

This was my first Sunfire book, and though I don't remember where I picked it up, I'm very glad that I did! Amanda is certainly a well created character. Though the storyline is a bit cliche, in which the spoiled girl grows up during hardship, it is written well enough to be convincing, as is the romance between Amanda and Ben. This is certainly one of the best and most thoroughly developed stories in the series. One of the best aspects of the book is that there are many great things in here besides just the romance.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to the Sunfire series, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Amanda (Sunfire) (Paperback)

I read this one long ago, and in my opinion, it remains one of the most well-crafted Sunfires. Amanda is a believable heroine, and the historical details are interesting.