Independence Rock

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Quick Overview: A troubled fifteen-year-old girl from an abusive, alcoholic home is sentenced to a pioneer handcart trek where an ancestor's journal and new friendships lead her to faith and self-worth.
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Fifteen-year-old Katie McBride, daughter of an abusive alcoholic, faces juvenile detention until a judge offers her a two-week pioneer handcart trek instead. Packing a mysterious journal she discovered beneath her floorboards, Katie is thrown together with a 'handcart family' of church kids. As she reads the 1848 diary of her ancestor Katherine—who crossed the plains with faith after losing her husband—Katie discovers courage, friendship, forgiveness, and, ultimately, the love of God she never believed could be meant for her.

  • A modern rebellious teen and her pioneer ancestor share the same name—and a journal written across 150 years just for her.
  • Perfect companion read for youth trek season: shows teens why the pioneers walked.
  • A gritty, honest portrait of a girl from a broken home who finds she's worth saving.
  • Faith-affirming without being preachy—hardship, humor, and a clean romance.
“You are mine. The words flowed simply into Katie's mind. You are mine. And I will lead you by the hand and give you strength.”

Perfect for an LDS teen girl (or her parent) who enjoys pioneer stories and faith-affirming fiction about overcoming hard family circumstances.

Product Details

Author
Debra Terry Hulet
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Dimensions
6x9 in
Interior
Black and White
Weight
9.2 oz
ISBN
9781599554419
SKU
54419
Imprint
Bonneville Books
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Since 1986, Cedar Fort Publishing has produced uplifting fiction and non-fiction books that are known across the globe. Our diverse catalog includes over 3,000 books. We are proud to publish Latter-day Saint non-fiction, general non-fiction, cookbooks, children's books, and customizable books. In the past we've published clean fiction.

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