Sunfire #10: Laura

by Vivian Schurfranz

There was a fierce war raging abroad, and another in her heart. While men are fighting overseas in World War I, lovely Laura Mitchell is caught up in the struggle for women's rights in the Washington,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 059033381X
• ISBN13: 9780590333818
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

LAURA & WOMEN'S RIGHTS

From the cover: While men are fighting overseas in World War I, lovely Laura Mitchell is caught up in the struggle for women's rights in the Washington, D. C. of 1918. Dismayed by her willingness to go to jail for her beliefs, Laura's mother and sister encourage her to pay more attention to her suitors. Laura only has eyes for her neighbor Joe Menotti, who treats her like a kid sister. But her brother's friend, Shawn O'Brien, sweeps her off her feet with his Irish charm and dashing good looks. Yet everyone but Joe wants her to give up her ideals. Should she change herself, try to change the man she loves, or follow her conscience to the man who is waiting with open arms?

Great book!

Laura lives in Washington D.C. during World War 1. She must cope with many things, including the war, her determination to crusade for women's rights, the influenza epidemic, and chosing between the two young men she loves! Another great Sunfire book!

A great romance for young ladies

Eventhough it's been many years since I first read this book, it still remains one of my most favorite romance novels. I remember buying it to read on a family vacation and finishing it on the very first day of driving! I couldn't put it down! This story is priceless, informative and very romantic. A sure-fire hit with young ladies (of all ages!). It hits true to the core in regards to how young girls feel "love" when it's really a crush. True love is right under your nose and you don't see it until something finally opens your eyes to the truth. Vivian Schurfranz understands this clearly and I'm certain reached the hearts of many with this timeless tale. I highly recommend! As a matter of fact, I would really like to see the entire Sunfire romance collection return to the bookshelves, even for just a little while, to give a new generation a chance to enjoy all of these wonderful stories of young girls and love!