Disclaimer: I received this complimentary product through the
Homeschool Review Crew.
The purpose behind Whatsoever Stories is to provide God-honoring books that uphold biblical principles. Trial at the Ridge is about the Whitlock family who live on Sunlight Ridge farm. The main characters are William and Nathanael who are brothers. Nathanael loves school and is a great speller. He is looking forward to the annual Spelling Bee coming up. William is not so good when it comes to school but is very good at all things farming. Their fellow schoolmate Zachary is quite mean and is determined to win the Spelling Bee. A knock at Whitlock's door will change their lives. Mr. Greylin, the banker has come to inform the Whitlock's that they are delinquent on their mortgage. They have 30 days make the payment or loose their farm. Life will take another difficult turn when Nathanael, William, and their father head up to the ridge on their horses along with their dogs. A tree suddenly dumps snow from its branches and spooks the horses and dogs. Their father ends up falling down the ridge. Their dad is laid up for months and the boys are now responsible for running the farm. They have to leave school which is very hard on Nathanael. They are determined to find a way to save their farm. They have 30 days to do so. William and Nathanael will try digging for buried treasure, trapping animals for fur, and finally killing the elusive mountain lion that has a bounty on it. All of these endeavors will come with challenges and obstacles. The brother's continue to study for the Spelling Bee and each brother succeeds in his own way. Through loss, heartache, and forgiveness the brother's find true joy. In the end the Whitlock family is blessed for their determination, faithfulness, and forgiveness. The book was written for ages 10-14. With that said, Trial at the Ridge is definitely a book that the whole family would enjoy.
The book that we received for the review was signed by the author.
The book is paperback with a laminated cover. Trial at the Ridge is 186 pages.
A sketch of the mountain lion is at the beginning of the book.
Trial at the Ridge is a fictional book but there are events and elements in the book that are based on the author's family experiences. A glossary at the end of the book contains German words and phrases as well as farming terms. The story takes place in the "Roaring Twenties." Following WWI the economy saw a boom. After the war demand for crops declined and thus the market value plummeted. The cost of farm products increased. Farmers land value decreased. This all led to financial ruin for many farmers with many seeing their farms go into foreclosure.
Be sure to read the other reviews from my Fellow Review Crew Members. Three books were reviewed: Farmyard Faith, Prisoner of War, and Trial at the Ridge.
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