This story tells the tale of a boy, Nate, on a cattle ranch in 1880's Montana. Nate has always wanted a dog, but his Pa does not. Only grudgingly does Pa allow Nate to keep the nearly dying puppy he fi nds. Nate must stuggle to control his new dog and allow the Lord the time to sway Pa's heart.
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"Children love stories of kids and their pets and Paula Miller shares one that is sure to win their hearts." --Janette Oke - Author
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Paula Miller is a homeschooling mom and an aspiring novelist for both women and children's fiction. She has previously been published in Mistletoe Madness, a short story collection for children. One-Eyed Jack is her first full-length children's novel and she humbly dedicates it to her Lord.
She resides in Minnesota with her husband, Travis, and their three boys.
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Paula is one of four daughters, one of whom is her twin and is so identical their husbands have mixed them up (much to their amusement). Being raised in a house full of women (and one very patient father) is her excuse for total bewilderment in raising three sons. Her love for God, family, church family and her 'boys' is the basis for her books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Faces In History - Book #1,
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This review is from: One-eyed Jack (Paperback)
It's a rough, tough but family-centered world that Nate experiences in 1880s Montana. Living with his grandfather, parents, a 12 year-old sister and little brother, Nate at 10 years old would absolutely love to own a dog. But his Pa definitely has some secret reason for absolutely forbidding Nate to even consider owning one, that is until they find a young, hurt pup while on a cattle round-up overnight trip.
Nate believes that God will take care of it all but the day-by-day progress of controlling and training "One-Eyed Jack" is full of funny, adventurous, and scary moments as Jack proceeds to do what all young pups do as they grow in size and curiosity. The story behind Pa's dislike of dogs will hit you in the gut and make you definitely understand his attitude, but the life or death scene that will change this is well worth the wait for Nate as well as the reader. To say more would give away the story. It is enough to say that this is a great books for boys and girls. It's got plenty of dangerous scenes to fire up interest and keep it, and it's about a faith that is so real it's important without being gawky. It also has some very cool scenes about what it was to truly live as cattle farmers and hunters in the 1800s. Definitely worth reading! Nice job, Paula Miller! Reviwed by Viviane Crystal on July 4, 2007
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 7 & 9 year old Loved it!,
This review is from: One-eyed Jack (Paperback)
One-eyed Jack is a fun story about a boy and his troublesome dog. It is rich in history, language, and fun adventures of a boy on a cattle ranch in the 1880's. We read it as a read aloud, but it would make a great chapter book read for a boy or girl. If your kids like the Little House series, they will love One-Eyed Jack! In fact, One-Eyed Jack held my kids attention more than the Little House books!
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A heartwarming children's tale.,
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This review is from: One-eyed Jack (Paperback)
One-Eyed Jack is a wonderful children's book.
While on a cattle run with his Pa, Nate finds a dying puppy. Though it is with reluctance, Nate's father allows him to bring the puppy home, not expecting it to live through the night. Jack grows stronger every day with the love and nurturing he gets from Nate, his grandpa, brother, and sister. This is a tender tale of a young boy finding his way. Nate must learn to keep Jack under control, but is growing up right along with One-Eyed Jack. Together they get lost in the woods and face one of nature's most challenging obstackles! I imagined David fighting Goliath! This is a book that I enjoyed and plan to share with my nephews and cousins. Even my busy, two year old daughter enjoyed hearing me read it. I think this is one you'll want to share with your children
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