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On the Banks of the Big Elk Creek
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Item Description...
Book Description
Martha Finley, essentially a private person, was as much taken aback by the popularity that came to her on account of her authorship of The Elsie Books as her readers were captivated by the words she penned. On the Banks of Big Elk Creek, though a fictionalized account of Miss Finley's life, nevertheless draws upon as much information and knowledge about her as is currently available. It will appeal to children of all ages or anyone wanting to know more about this delightful author. Here is what Barabara Zahn, author of this engaging biography, has to say about this subject: "Knowing that Martha Finley lived in our small town while writing the famous Elsie series built in me a desire to research and share with others the life of this wonderful, deeply religious woman. As The Elsie Books have become so popular all across the country, it is only fitting that readers should know more about this beloved author."
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Item Specifications...
Pages 157
Dimensions: Length: 6.95" Width: 4.26" Height: 0.47"
Weight: 0.23 lbs.
Binding Softcover
ISBN 1931343152
EAN 9781888306194
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Availability 15 units.
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 | The Difinitive Elsie Companion! Apr 21, 2001 |
| Reading the book On the Banks of Big Elk Creek: The Life of Martha Finley was a wonderful way get a glimpse of the godly woman behind the Elsie Book series. My children have enjoyed the Elsie Books and have added them to our list of favorite 19th century girls' books but have always wanted to know more about the author. This little book is the perfect companion to Finley's Elsie series. Big Elk Creek is like a living history lesson, when we see the ninteenth century through Finley's eyes, and it also helps us understand the very talented and devout lady of great character that she is. An added bonus is living only a short day's ride from Elkton, Philadelphia, and the New Jersey Shore described in the book that will offer opportunities to visit some of these favorite Elsie/Finley sights with my little children. Then her books will really come alive for them and I'm sure they will love them enough to share them with their children! I know the book is historical fiction, but there are enough facts there to tell us much about Finley: that she enjoyed wild financial success, even for a man in the 19th century - having made nearly a quarter million dollars in her day, that she was prolific at writing - more than 100 books, that she was both critically acclaimed and criticized - and read my more than a million readers, but mostly that she gave us a heroine for girls in Elsie like no other, before or since; the ideal little girl. I highly recommend this book to be read by mothers and little girls alike, as an inspirational life to be emulated today. | | | | MUCH RESEARCH AND TIME WENT INTO THIS SUPER BOOK! Aug 21, 1998 |
| iT WAS A THRILL TO READ THIS BOOK. IT BROUGHT TO LIFE THOSE TIMES IN WHICH MARTHA FINLEY WAS RAISED. AND BEING FROM ELKTON, MARYLAND, IT WAS ESPECIALLY INTERESTING TO READ ABOUT MY HOMETOWN!!! | | | Write your own review about On the Banks of the Big Elk Creek
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