Elsie's Stolen Heart, Book 4 (Hardcover)

by Martha Finley (Author, Editor) "The Oaks, it had been a particularly warm and wet spring, and Horace and Rose Dinsmore were hoping to begin their holiday a bit early..." (more)
Key Phrases: Aunt Wealthy, Miss Stanhope, Miss Dinsmore (more...)

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Product Description
Elsie spends her 17th Summer with her delightfully scatter-brained aunt in Ohio. But even in this idyllic small town where life seems charmed, there is a wolf at the door--and his target is Elsie. Will she discover the truth before she makes a life-destroying decision?

From the Publisher
For girls ages 10-14 ? About 100 years ago, a bright-eyed little girl named Elsie Dinsmore stole the hearts of parents and children around the world. In 28 novels published between 1868 and 1904, Elsie exemplified true biblical faith in the face of adversity--inspiring generations of girls and young women. Now Elsie's story comes to life again in a completely updated series adapted from the original novels. While faithful to Martha Finley's stories and characters, these adaptations also meet the needs and interests of contemporary young readers. We first meet Elsie when she is eight years old and living on her grandfather's plantation in the South. In succeeding novels, she grows up, finds love, marries and has her own children, and eventually becomes a grandmother. Throughout her life, Elsie faces each new challenge--from personal temptations to the tragedies of war and the loss of loved ones--with strength, courage, and trust in the love and guidance of her Heavenly Father. Zondervan is pleased to offer the first four volumes of this timeless series. Although set in a distant time and place, they are as lively, engaging, and relevant as the best of modern Christian juvenile fiction. The Elsie Dinsmore series promises to provide inspiration and encouragement to a new generation of girls.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zonderkidz (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928749046
• ISBN-13: 978-1928749042
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #254,356 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!, September 10, 1999

By A Customer

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE STORY! This is the best book yet. It is such a captivating story you just can't wait to see how it is going to turn out. It is sure a good reminder that wolves sometimes come in sheep's clothing and you cannot always trust your emotions. Every girl who is even considering dating needs to read this book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL SERIES!, May 8, 2000

By	Sandra Perkins Henry (ALABAMA) - See all my reviews

I ordered the first 4 books republished by the MISSION CITY PRESS....they have been re-written making it easier to understand. I have read all 4 of them aloud to my youngest two children. My 16 year old read them all in about 10 days...she could not put the books down... My 12 year old and 10 year old loved them and could not wait for bed time to hear the next events unfold. This is a great Christian Series and I recommend it to ALL ages! We are anticipating the release of the next books.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for the Right One, June 26, 2001

By	"quzieqs" (United States) - See all my reviews

In this next book of Elsie's life her uncle's rivalries come to a head when he enlists the help of a devious yet charming man to try and sweep Elsie off of her feet but unbeknownst to this man and her uncle God has a more rewarding mate for her and through her families prayers and preserverance Elsie is saved from a near tradgedy.