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Devoted: A Novel by Jennifer Mathieu
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Novel
- ISBN
- 9781596439115
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10
1596439114
ISBN-13
9781596439115
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202417855
Product Key Features
Book Title
Devoted : a Novel
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
General, Family / Siblings, Social Themes / Values & Virtues, Religious / Christian / Social Issues, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Religious / Christian / General, People & Places / United States / General
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2014-047411
Reviews
An engaging, illuminating, but never sensationalized portrayal of one plucky teen's self-discovery and pulling away from a controlling, restrictive (and real) religious movement., "This thoughtful, character-driven study of one girl's struggle to reconcile her strict, conservative Christian upbringing with the modern secular world is an exceptionally nuanced treatment of religious choice." -- Booklist, starred review "An engaging, illuminating, but never sensationalized portrayal of one plucky teen's self-discovery and pulling away from a controlling, restrictive (and real) religious movement." -- Kirkus Reviews "This exploration of life within and removed from a fundamentalist community makes for riveting reading, all the more poignant for the sympathetic characters in both worlds." -- Publisher's Weekly "Devoted chronicles that calling to pursue one's heart's desire, a feeling that most teens will connect with and understand." -- School Library Journal, Praise for The Truth About Alice : Named a "Top Ten" Indie Next titleNamed a Indies Introduce New Voices title, Devoted chronicles that calling to pursue one's heart's desire, a feeling that most teens will connect with and understand., This exploration of life within and removed from a fundamentalist community makes for riveting reading, all the more poignant for the sympathetic characters in both worlds.
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Rachel Walker is devoted to God. She prays every day, attends Calvary Christian Church with her family, helps care for her five younger siblings, dresses modestly, and prepares herself to be a wife and mother who serves the Lord with joy. But Rachel is curious about the world her family has turned away from, and increasingly finds that neither the church nor her homeschool education has the answers she craves. Rachel has always found solace in her beliefs, but now she can't shake the feeling that her devotion might destroy her soul., From Jennifer Mathieu, the author of The Truth About Alice comes a novel about the courage to believe and what it means to be truly devoted. Rachel Walker is devoted to God. She prays every day, attends Calvary Christian Church with her family, helps care for her five younger siblings, dresses modestly, and prepares herself to be a wife and mother who serves the Lord with joy. But Rachel is curious about the world her family has turned away from, and increasingly finds that neither the church nor her homeschool education has the answers she craves. Rachel has always found solace in her beliefs, but now she can't shake the feeling that her devotion might destroy her soul., Rachel Walker is devoted to God. She prays every day, attends Calvary Christian Church with her family, helps care for her five younger siblings, dresses modestly, and prepares herself to be a wife and mother who serves the Lord with joy. But Rachel is curious about the world her family has turned away from, and increasingly finds that neither the church nor her homeschool education has the answers she craves. Rachel has always found solace in her beliefs, but now she can't shake the feeling that her devotion might destroy her soul.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.M4274Dev 2015
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- 2***i (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem shipped promptly and arrived as promised. It was packaged well and the item was as described. I appreciate the opportunity to replace a single piece (for a family member) that I accidentally broke, while not replacing the whole set. It was exactly what I needed at a price that was reasonable. Thank you.certified international big red bowl. farm fresh artichoke inside (#195571766098)
- x***0 (2590)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAwesome piece just like new and still wrapped in original paper. Packaging was great and shipping was quick. Great value and just as described, only better. Thank you.
- a***i (454)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseLove, love, love my little tulip chicken. It arrived safe and sound, packed up nicely and was exactly as described at a fair price.CERAMIC GREEN SPECKLED CHICKEN WITH YELLOW TULIPS 1999 HAND PAINTED CBK LTD. (#195985966896)