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The Samaritan (Christian Heritage Series, the Salem Years, 5)
The Samaritan - Christian Heritage Series, the Salem Years, 5 Author:Nancy N. Rue After another dangerous encounter with the Putnam boys, 11-year-old Josiah Hutchinson is disturbed about a number of things. His unusually outspoken sister, Hope, is suddenly full of fear. His father's friend Israel Porter is dying. And the widow he so desperately wants to help is hostile to him. Taking the sermon about the Good Samaritan to hea... more »rt, Josiah puts his pride and prejudices aside to help those in need. But he soon discovers that a good deed doesn't often go unnoticed, even by his enemies! And the results aren't exactly what he had hoped for. What happened to Hope that frightened her so badly? Will Josiah continue to receive cruelty in return for his compassion? How far will the feuding between the Hutchinsons and the Putnams go?The Christian Heritage Series is an ongoing line of youth books that explore the role of faith and family throughout American history. These engaging stories help young readers better understand their country, its values, and its God. The Salem Years books take place in early 1690s Massachusetts.Nancy Rue's writings have appeared in a variety of youth publications, including Clubhouse, Campus Life, and Teens Today. She has won a number of literary honors, including the 1991 C.S. Lewis Honor Book Award.« less