Emily Makes a Difference: A Time of Progress and Problems
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.
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Emily Makes a Difference: A Time of Progress and Problems
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.
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Emily Makes a Difference: A Time of Progress and Problems

Emily Makes a Difference: A Time of Progress and Problems

by JoAnn A. Grote
Emily Makes a Difference: A Time of Progress and Problems

Emily Makes a Difference: A Time of Progress and Problems

by JoAnn A. Grote

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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: eBook
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 Bank9
2.The Accident16
3.The Surprise23
4.An Unexpected Meeting31
5.Mr. Hill's Story41
6.The Adventure Begins49
7.At the Fair57
8.Mr. Edison Arrives65
9.Trouble on the Midway75
10.The Mysterious Boy83
11.Caught!89
12.Frank's Escape96
13.The Falling Statue103
14.One Accident Too Many110
15.Fire!118
16.Emily's Prayer126
17.The Plan130
18.Christmas Eve137
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