Millie's Unsettled Season, Book 1 [Hardcover]

Martha Finley (Author), Mission City Press Inc. (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Life of Faith, A: Millie Keith Series

'Oh, Aunt Wealthy,' Millie cried, as Wealthy's boot touched solid ground, 'It's decided!' 'My child, what is it?' asked the older lady, dropping the letter to take the girl's hand and draw her to the sofa, 'What is decided?' Millie spoke with a determined effort to be calm. 'This morning, at breakfast, Pappa told us children, I mean3/4he and Mamma had talked it over last night, and you know they have been praying about it, and . . . 'And?' asked Aunt Wealthy as she clasped Millie's hand to her heart. 'We are going to move . . . to . . . to . . . Pleasant Plains, Indiana,' replied Millie. 'The frontier!' Wealthy gasped, sinking back on the couch. Meet Millie Keith, a bright and energetic twelve-year-old living in the charming town of Lansdale, Ohio, in 1833. Her world is about to be turned upside down when her Pappa announces that he is moving the family west to an undeveloped town on the frontier. The eldest daughter of eight lively children, Millie must shoulder responsibility for her mischievous brothers and sisters on the perilous journey and learn to trust God for her uncertain future. Will her Christian faith sustain her as she leaves behind friendships and everything she has ever known?

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"Oh, Aunt Wealthy," Millie cried, as Wealthy’s boot touched solid ground, "It’s decided!" "My child, what is it?" asked the older lady, dropping the letter to take the girl’s hand and draw her to the sofa, "What is decided?" Millie spoke with a determined effort to be calm. "This morning, at breakfast, Pappa told us children, I mean¾he and Mamma had talked it over last night, and you know they have been praying about it, and . . . "And?" asked Aunt Wealthy as she clasped Millie’s hand to her heart. "We are going to move . . . to . . . to . . . Pleasant Plains, Indiana," replied Millie. "The frontier!" Wealthy gasped, sinking back on the couch.

Meet Millie Keith, a bright and energetic twelve-year-old living in the charming town of Lansdale, Ohio, in 1833. Her world is about to be turned upside down when her Pappa announces that he is moving the family west to an undeveloped town on the frontier. The eldest daughter of eight lively children, Millie must shoulder responsibility for her mischievous brothers and sisters on the perilous journey and learn to trust God for her uncertain future. Will her Christian faith sustain her as she leaves behind friendships and everything she has ever known?

About the Author

Mission City Press is a Christian publishing company dedicated to teaching kids to live a life of faith with passionate devotion to Jesus Christ.

Martha Finley (1828 - 1909) was a remarkable woman whose quiet Christian life has influenced many. A teacher by profession, her writing career began wih Sunday school stories for children. In 1868, her novel Elsie Dinsmore was published and became the publisher's best-selling book that year, spawning a series that sold millions of copies at home and abroad. The Millie books were a follow-up to that series.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zonderkidz; Adapted edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928749097
• ISBN-13: 978-1928749097
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic for all faith-filled homes, January 29, 2002

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Janice G. Devereux "flatransplant" (palm coast, fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Millie's Unsettled Season, Book 1 (Hardcover)

My 9-yr old daughter and I fell in love with Millie and her family from the first chapter. This is a story of a strong family whose faith carries them through a number of life changing experiences. But more importantly, it is a story of an adolescent girl who relies heavily on her faith to guide her in her decision making regarding friends and family. It is set in the late 1800's where a well-heeled family must move to a rural setting out west without many of the amenities they have become accustomed to. Charity, understanding, and standing up for one's beliefs are all stressed in this charming story that leaves you looking forward to the next book. I rank this with our other favorites: Anne of Green Gables, The Little Princess, Heidi, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Pollyanna. I only wish there were more series like it. However, it is definitely a book for children who either know, or want to know, that they are children of God.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Millies Unsettled Seson, March 26, 2002

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Caitlyn Nelson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Millie's Unsettled Season, Book 1 (Hardcover)

I thought this was an amazing book. If I wanted Bible verses for the day all I had to do was look in the book. My personal favorite is Proverbs 3;5-6 Trust In the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowlrdge him in all your ways and he will set your paths straight.
I recomend this book to any christian girl or urging to get closer to God or a non christain who wants to know Him.

age 13

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read it!!!, January 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Millie's Unsettled Season, Book 1 (Hardcover)

I LOVED this book !!! Only Problem is it has a clifhanger endding os you have to go out and buy the 2nd one!!! Any on who likes the Elsie Dinsmore books or the Dear America series will fall in love with this book!!!