Mary On Horseback: Three Mountain Stories

Mary On Horseback: Three Mountain Stories
by Rosemary Wells

Mary On Horseback: Three Mountain Stories
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Author: Rosemary Wells
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-10-23
ISBN: 014130815X
Number of pages: 64
Publisher: Puffin

Book Reviews of Mary On Horseback: Three Mountain Stories

Book Review: Worthy of Praise
Summary: 5 Stars

MARY ON HORSEBACK by Rosemary Wells is a beautifully written account of how Mary Breckinridge devoted her life to helping people of rural Appalachia during the 1920's and 30's. In an area where there were no hospitals or doctors, Mary established a nursing service and saved the lives of many people. The story of her devotion and unselfishness is unique and worthy of praise, as is the author's style of writing. Wells does an outstanding job of capturing the dialect, emotions and soul of the mountain people of Kentucky. Black and white illustrations by Peter McCarty add to the beauty and authenticity of the book. People of all ages will enjoy this book. Younger children would love having it read to them. Middle school students can learn valuable lessons from reading it themselves, and it's complex enough to hold the attention of adults.

Summary of Mary On Horseback: Three Mountain Stories

In 1923, there were no doctors or hospitals in the isolated mountains of Appalachia. Then Mary Breckinridge came. Trained as a nurse, she made the Appalachians her life's work-fording icy streams and climbing untracked mountains to bring medical help to those in need. These three stories, told in simple, luminous prose, bring to life the birth of the Frontier Nursing Service, which still operates in Kentucky. Mary On Horseback shows yet another side of Rosemary Wells-one of today's most versatile authors.

"These beautifully written stories will remain with the reader long after the book is closed." - Booklist, starred review

"A compelling little book that might well cause some children of this overabundant age to consider their blessings...." -The Horn Book, starred review

Awards:

( Winner of the Christopher Award
( A Horn Book Fanfare Book
( A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
( A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children

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