Uncommon Faith - Paperback
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 12 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
Change is coming to the mid-nineteenth-century town of Millbrook, Massachusetts, whether folks are ready for it or not. Old traditions and values are being questioned, especially by an outspoken young woman named Faith Common.
She defies expectations that women be obedient and limit their education to domestic duties such as sewing. Faith is determined to find her own truth about her abilities as well as the abilities of any human being, man or woman, black or white. With her uncommon faith in each person, she is a powerful catalyst for change.
In this stirring historical novel, many citizens of Millbrook make their voices heard. Each tells of personal triumphs and tragedies, and of the controversies surrounding the rights of individuals, women, slaves, and freed slaves. Their stories shape their New England town in the years 1837 and 1838.
REVIEWS
"The conflicts between young and old will resonate with readers, and able teens with an interest in women's history will be particularly drawn to this uncommon tale, a crackerjack piece of historical fiction." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"This book will undoubtedly become a feature on school reading lists." - Voice of Youth Advocates
An ALA Best Book for Young AdultsAmelia Bloomer Project Recommended BookFree shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.