Deuteronomy 6:6-7

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. ~ Deuteronomy 6:6-7


Monday, August 15, 2011

Across The Wide River by Stephanie Reed




A beautiful story that blends real events with fiction, Across The Wide River tells the story of Lowry Rankin, his introduction to, and ultimately, his contribution to the Underground Railroad.

Lowry is familiar with slavery, and the struggle for freedom in 1800’s Kentucky. Why, his best friend Sherwood is a slave. When Sherwood is badly beaten, Lowry’s young eyes are opened to the cruelty and danger faced by those trapped in slavery.

A family move to a town called Ripley in Ohio brings more challenges for young Lowry, as he becomes acquainted with the Underground Railroad through his father’s involvement. He sees the injustice all around him, yet even as he fights for the cause of freedom, he is simultaneously waging an unspoken personal war against the path he finds himself on, and his father’s expectations for his life.

Along the way, Lowry finds friendship, his purpose, and romance, in this, the first in a series.

A little about author Stephanie Reed:







Stephanie Reed’s family often passed through Ripley on their way to their grandparents home. Signs about the Rankin house prompted her to write this story which included years of research. A mix of actual events along with imagination,  Across The Wide River is not “…the history of the Rankins, but the story of the Rankins.”

This was a wonderful read, start to finish. This is a teen fiction book, but really, it’s great for anyone interested in events from the Underground Railroad, and the courage of those brave abolitionists. I love how Reed wove the promises from God’s word throughout the story, and how the characters use them to work out their purpose for life. Add this one to your personal library.

Check out these links for more information about Stephanie Reed, Across The Wide River, and its sequel, The Light Across The River.

http://www.amazon.com/Across-Wide-River-Stephanie-Reed/dp/0825435765/ref=pd_sim_b_1

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Across-River-Novel/dp/0825435749%3FSubscriptionId%3D0V4JT1H35KWYMF0SKQR2%26tag%3Dspea06-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0825435749

http://www.stephanielreed.com/

You may also like to check out this link to view the first couple of chapters of Across The Wide River, and its sequel The Light Across The River.

http://bit.ly/rdRKvp

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3 comments:

  1. Stephanie ReedAugust 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Laurie, thanks for seeing past the very human me (who makes mistakes) to the writer God knows I can be. I learn more from Him every day!

    If your readers want to read the first two chapters of both books absolutely free, send them here: http://bit.ly/rdRKvp

    And I'd love to answer any questions they have.

    Thanks and blessings to you!

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  2. LaurieAugust 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Thank you! I added the link in, so the readers may can enjoy a sneak peek :) I'm looking forward to the sequel myself!

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  3. Stephanie ReedAugust 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for adding the link. The Light Across the River came out in 2008, so the wait is over! Kregel published both books before the concept of blog tours had taken off, so they very kindly arranged this tour for me. So pleased you took part.

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