6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very good book., March 30, 1999
This review is from: The Gate In The Wall (Jean Karl Books) (Hardcover)
Ten-year-old Emma is used to working ten hours a day in a silk mill in Victorian England. When she is locked out for being a moment late, and gets a job on a canal boat, her life takes an unexpected turn for the better. I loved this book
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warm story, admirable characters, July 14, 1999
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This review is from: The Gate In The Wall (Jean Karl Books) (Hardcover)
I enjoyed this book a lot! It reminded me of an American Girl, but with more complex characters. The growing relationship between Emma and Mrs. Minshull, Emma's growing strength (both physical and mental), and her pride in her talent was neatly drawn. And just the right length for young readers! Would have liked more information about the canal life.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!, March 31, 2000
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This review is from: The Gate In The Wall (Jean Karl Books) (Hardcover)
I loved this book. It paints a colorful and touching portrait of the characters, Emma Deane and Mrs. Minshull. They seemed so real, I felt like I'd actually met them both. I cried at least twice! This book also gives a fascinating glimpse of life in another era. Don't miss this book!
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