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Children and their parents will surely enjoy Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl Book Two in what is a four book series by Evelyn Horan. The setting of 1880's Texas frontier unfolds as vividly as a movie througout the l47 pages of heart-warming adventures shared by Jeannie as she lights the pages with her enthusiasm and kindness. Book Two follows the bright heroine, her family, her ever loyal friend Helga, and some wonderful new friends.
The girls share new adventues and reminisce about old ones as well. The book speaks of friendship true and loyal, girlhood pure and simple, and the love of family and country.
Evelyn Horan's descriptive narrativre style of writing lends itself so well to historical fiction that the readers almost see the characters before their very own eyes.Jeannie is a bit older and wiser and we follow her change from girl into a young lady. One of my favorite chapters is "Helping Ma". In it, we find Jeannie helping her Ma in the kitchen. While reading, I almost smelled the cooking! Children will enjoy sharing Jeannie's hopes and joys as they follow her through the months of training both her horse and herself through new accomplishments and goals.
My only disappointment was that I did not have Book Three in my hand to read right away as Evelyn Horan cleverly leaves us on the edge of our seat, anxiously awaiting what happens next.
The book also lends itself wonderfully to teachers and parents alike. They will find in it great reference points to begin discussions about many subjects. A kaleidoscope of what growing from girlhood to young womanhood is all about. Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl series is sure to become a favorite for years to come.
Angie Rose
Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book Two is wonderful! You must be so proud that it is doing well. Our young girls need good books to read, and I am so thankful for an author like you who can provide them!
Faye N - Director
Gatesville Public Library
Gatesville, Texas
In Book Two of Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, only good things can be said about it! A very simple story involving a very complicated girl;Jeannie! Turning fourteen, Jeannie is getting to be a mature, young lady. Many things are in store for her and her friends this year. The girls learn to cook, sew and crochet and take care of Helga's new baby brother. These new skills will help them in the future. Living in the 1880's is hard work. You learn to grow up fast. Jeannie's wish for her own horse ranch might be coming true due to unexpected money. Will she be old enough next year to have a ranch? Who will she want to work on her ranch with her? She might have someone in mind! Evelyn Horan has a genuine flair for writng. The main characters Jeannie, Helga, Billy Joe and Henry all have great personalities. You really end up knowing them all personally! This series-four books in all-is a wonderful collection to keep for your children as they get older. Such wholesome stories should be read aloud to kids of all ages!
Lisa-Editor
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Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl is book one in a series of books about a far from prissy out west girl who is ready for adventure and packed with energy. Whether she is up against snakes or challenged by the theft of the family horses, her character does not disappoint the reader. Jeannie is friendly, funny, and ahead of her time in promoting the right for females to enjoy more than sewing, cooking and cleaning.
Horan has characters from Germany which adds an international flavor to the story making it even more appealing.
This delightful book is well-written and engages the reader from the beginning by allowing the reader to taste the period food, smell and visualize the flowers and have the hairs stand up on the backs of their necks with her descriptions of the real dangers faced on the frontier in the 1800s.Outstanding!
The charaters (Jeannie and Helga) with their many adventures, perils, and dangers, sortof reminded me of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. (A female version of course.) A couple of spunky twelve-year-olds attempting to live and enjoy life in the 1800's.
I loved this story and anyone that may have enjoyed The Little House On The Praire Series will love it!
The character are believable, the dialogue one of 'The Old West', and the plot both, educational and exciting. A very appealing combination.
I look forward to the next book in this delightful series!
John Savoy...
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The inclusion of complete nutritional information (including fiber, for you Weight Watchers folks who are computing points) is an added bonus. I lent this cookbook to a coworker, and I've purchased another copy because I just can't live without it!
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Dad was the one who had the hilarious techniques, the atrocious standards, the crazy ideas. He was the one with the impossible ideals, superb gifts, and vibrant personality. Dad was the one who insisted that his home become a model of motion study and a picture of order. Incidently, Dad was the one that gave Cheaper by the Dozen its laughs, its suspense, and its plotline. Without him, Belles on Their Toes is funny, but feels lifeless because there is no Dad there to knock someone's elbow on the table.
I did enjoy reading this book and some parts had me laughing out loud. But if you're looking for another gripping story like Cheaper and the Dozen, look elsewhere. The main conflict of this book is Mother's struggle to send all of her children through college. It is a story about learning, maturing, and accomplishing goals.
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What I like best about POP is how this precious baby takes a hold of the lead character's heart and doesn't let go. POP is a true testament to the power of love. The story keeps you guessing what is going to happen next and trying to figure out the mystery as you go along.
I have to admit, when I first saw the other cover I was thinking the story was strictly political. It isn't but there are alot of political elements that come into play. What I also love about The Price of Passion is how it takes place right here in Austin, TX. I could truly visualize the scenes because I know all the places Evelyn wrote about. That made POP an extra treat. Most stories take place in towns you know nothing about. Austinites have a treat in store with this one. I also enjoyed the RV traveling with some "down home blues" thrown in too! :o)
Evelyn, you are a wonderful writer. Congratulations on your success and thanks for always being so positive & helpful when it comes to my writing quest. Clarissa.
HER TAKE ON THE ROMANCE SCENES LEAVE YOU GASPING FOR BREATH. BUT WRAPPED AROUND ALL OF THAT IS THE MOST SUSPENSFUL STORY I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF READING.
THAT PART ABOUT THE TAPE AND WHAT IT CONTAINED, WHICH WASN'T PRESENTED TO THE VERY END WAS HEART STOPPING. THE EVOLVEMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MARC AND VIVIAN WAS SUPERB AND SO DOWN TO EARTH BELIEVABLE. MS. PALFREY EVEN GOT ME TO ALMOST FEEL SORRY FOR WALTER, BUT THE SCENE SHE PRESENTED OF HOW HE JUST THREW PASSION AT VIVIAN PUT AN END TO THAT EMOTION QUICK AND A HURRY. BUT THEN I GOT CAUGHT UP IN FEELING SORRY AGAIN FOR OLE WALTER WHEN HE HAD TO TAKE HER TO THE HOSPITAL. MY EMOTIONS WERE ROCKING AND REELING AND YOURS WILL BE IF YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRIVLEGE OF READING THIS AUTHOR'S WORK.
THE INTERACTION OF VIVIAN'S MOTHER WAS THE CONSUMATE TWIST IN THIS BOOK, WHAT WE MOTHER'S WON'T DO FOR OUR YOUNG WAS TAKEN TO THE LIMITS IN THIS BOOK. OLE GLORIA TURNED OUT TO BE THE ULTIMATE MAMA IN THIS ONE, EVEN THOUGH I HAD TROUBLE WITH HER PART IN WALTER'S COVER-UPS.
IF YOU WANT YOUR FUNNY BONE TICKLED, WALTER WILL SURELY DO IT WHEN YOU READ ABOUT THE WAY HE GOES ABOUT SOLVING HIS DILEMMA AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE. I WAS HYSTERICAL WHEN I READ OF WHAT VIVIAN WAS THINKIKNG AND WANTED TO SHOUT BUT COULND'T LET THE WORDS OUT.
MARC IS THE MAN OF THE HOUR AND KNOWS HOW TO PLEASE HIS WOMAN IN EVERY WAY, EVEN WHEN SHE IS BREAKING HIS HEART. AND SHERMAN O SHERMAN, THAT IS THE MOST CREM DE LA CREM OF SUSPENSE TWISTS. MS. PALFREY IS A SMOOTH OPERATOR WHEN IT COMES TO TWISTS AND TURNS.
ENOUGH! BUY THE BOOK AND EXPERIENCE PARADISE!
I TOO AM AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF HER OTHER TWO BOOKS AND WILL CONTINUE TO BUY ANYTHING SHE PUTS OUT.
He is the parent who disciplines all the kids, and the mom is really understanding of how hard it is to live in such an unusual family. Both of the parents were professionals, as the mom was also a psychologist and industrial engineer. They applied their professional ideas on raising the 12 kids. The children learn foreign languages, long division and about the solar system, using methods from Mr. Gilbreth's professional life. They were also taught touch typing and morse code by efficient methods. It is a very humorous look at the life of a large and unusual family. The ending of the book is sad, as Mr. Gilbreth dies, leaving Mrs. Gilbreth to raise the children alone.
The tone of the book is humor, as many of the situations are really funny, and the parents approach life with a sense of humor. The father is often very sarcastic, but not in a mean way. He liked to parade the family around and even though he was proud of them, he found the reactions of other people very funny. The parent's sense of humor made dealing with the problems of a large family easier, and made for a more loving lifestyle. Even though raising a family that large was serious business, they never took life too seriously. I think that is an important way to raise a family, by keeping a sense of humor. The father is a smart man, and he is never characterized as an idiot, even though he does some crazy things to help his family. The main theme throughout the book is the importance of humor in their lives.
Format: Paperback,1st ed., 180 pages ISBN: 0553272500 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Younger Readers Pub. Date: February 1981 Other Formats: Hardback Recommended Age:Third grade and up
Wonderful...Once you start to read the first page you wont be able to put the book down. This perfect way to spend a rainy day. You will be very amused when you read about the hilarious events of the Gilbreth family. The family of twelve children have many adventures you will enjoy reading. The father is almost crazy and a very successful business man. He is very strict and overprotective. He won't let his daughters wear make up or dress the way they like to. They slowly change his mind and begin to dress their way. He thinks his children can do anything and is also believed he could do anything. He loved jokes and laughing and you will love the practical jokes they play on each other. The rich family loves to go to movies then out for ice cream. They also spend their summers at the beach, where their Dad forces them to learn to swim. He wants them to learn as much as possible about everything so he always finds a way to teach them new things. As an efficiency expert he made sure that everything was done in a time efficient way. It was a sin to waste time in the Gilbreth house and he was constantly coming up with new ways to save time. The Dad in the story liked to parade around and show off his kids. Although this was embarassing to some of the kids as they got older Dad found it hilarious. The mother also was sometimes embarrassed or insulted by the attention they got or the comments other people made. This book will keep you laughing right up to the last chapter when Dad dies. The book is a mixture of humor and then sadness at the ending. This is an excellent book that everybody should read. I recommend this book for anyone that knows how to read no matter how old or young!
Dina Bastianini, Pine-Richland High School
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