Cordelia reviewed on 7/8/2012 + 153 more book reviews

I enjoyed Nellie the Brave very much and recommend it. I had recently read Lizzie and the Redcoat but enjoyed Nellie much more. I believe they are by different authors and would definitely read more by Veda Jones Boyd. It had a good story line and liked the way the Nellie dealt with events. It was more descriptive and personal and the author did a good job.

Nellie's family has to leave their native homeland where they have lived for generations. The U.S. government is forcing them to leave. This is the story of one girl's journey and her reaction to the events on the trail to their new home. Nellie's family has accepted the Christian faith and the story shares how her faith is affected by the move and the events that unfold. Some examples of shamanism are included as not all of the tribe has accepted the Christian faith.

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