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Mima journals volume 1
Publisher
Deseret Book
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
When Mima's mother meets a pair of Mormon missionaries in the small English town of Wood Box in 1844, Mima prays that the townspeople won't treat them any differently. But when her mother chooses to be baptized, Mima's worst fears are realized. Even her best friend refuses to stand by her. So when her mother decides to leave for America, Mima is faced with some hard decisions.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
An historically rich novel that brings to life the fascinating story of America's first female state senator, Martha Hughes Cannon, who was also a doctor, suffragist, and champion of public health in the frontier territory of Utah in the late 19th century.This is the first historical fiction novel based on the real life of Martha Hughes Cannon, a woman whose extraordinary life as a pioneer woman paralleled the life of the nation, struggling to grow...
Author
Series
Mima journals volume 2
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Nearer to Thee continues the beautifully written account of young musician Mima Hough, based on the true story of a nineteenth century pioneer from England. In this thrilling sequel to The Water is Wide, Mima and her mother turn their eyes westward to the Salt Lake Valley, but to get there, they must follow a trail marked with cholera graves, treacherous rivers, and Native American tribes weary of invaders. Mima's journey across the plains is one...
Author
Series
Enchanted tunnel volume 1
Publisher
Deseret
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Nathan and Aria have a secret ... Things start to get strange when one Sunday after church a game of tag takes the twins under the stage where the chairs are usually kept. Crawling through the dark space, they quickly realize they are no longer in the cultural hall. In fact, they're not even in their own time! Nathan and Aria find themselves with a group of pioneers about to head into the Salt Lake Valley. What will the children learn from the pioneers?...
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