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Description
Moving up into the mountains of Tennessee introduces Rachel to a possible calling, as she learns about folk medicine from a local healer, until the Civil War divides the family loyalities and brings romance into her life.
Quick Summary
"Listen for Rachel" follows Rachel as she moves to the mountains of Tennessee, where she discovers a passion for folk medicine while learning from a local healer, only to have her world shift when the Civil War arrives and creates divisions within her family. The novel explores themes of family loyalty during wartime, first love, and discovering one's purpose through the lens of 19th century America. If your kid likes "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott, they'll love this because it similarly weaves family dynamics with historical context while adding elements of folk medicine and the Civil War era. This book is ideal for students in grades 9-12 with an AR Level of 4.3 who enjoy historical fiction with strong character development and a coming-of-age story.