Emily Makes a Difference: A Time of Progress and Problems

by JoAnn A. Grote

Overview

Time Period:  1893  It's 1893, and technology is making Emily Allerton's world a better place. This fictional twelve year old can hardly believe the inventions displayed at the Chicago World's Fair-unusual things like "automobiles." But soon, an economic depression throws many Americans out of work, leaving them homeless and hungry-and creating Emily's opportunity to make a difference. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this story shows young readers that they, too, can have an impact on their world. Perfect for recreational reading or homeschooling, "Emily Makes a Difference" is an enjoyable way to learn important lessons of faith and history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781628361988
Publisher:	Barbour Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/01/2013
Series:	Sisters in Time , #16
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	144
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

JoAnn lives on the Minnesota prairie which is a setting for many of her stories. Once a full-time CPA,  JoAnn now spends most of her time researching and writing. JoAnn has published historical nonfiction books for children and several novels with Barbour Publishing in the Heartsong Presents line as well as the American Adventure and Sisters in Time series for children. Several of her novellas are included in CBA best-selling anthologies by Barbour Publishing. JoAnn’s love of history developed when she worked at an historical restoration in North Carolina for five years. She enjoys researching and weaving her fictional characters’ lives into historical backgrounds and events. JoAnn believes that readers can receive a message of salvation and encouragement from well-crafted fiction. She captivates and addresses the deeper meaning between life and faith.

Table of Contents

1.	Danger at the Bank	9
2.	The Accident	16
3.	The Surprise	23
4.	An Unexpected Meeting	31
5.	Mr. Hill's Story	41
6.	The Adventure Begins	49
7.	At the Fair	57
8.	Mr. Edison Arrives	65
9.	Trouble on the Midway	75
10.	The Mysterious Boy	83
11.	Caught!	89
12.	Frank's Escape	96
13.	The Falling Statue	103
14.	One Accident Too Many	110
15.	Fire!	118
16.	Emily's Prayer	126
17.	The Plan	130
18.	Christmas Eve	137