Turkey Red

by Esther Loewen Vogt

Book Overview

Martha couldn't stop her older brother from leaving the farm any more than she could stop herself from wondering, What if Jake is right? This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0912692685
• ISBN13: 9780912692685
• Release Date: January 1975
• Publisher: David C Cook Distribution
• Length: 105 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Age Range: 11 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 7

Customer Reviews

I was sorry to reach the end of the book

It's 1877, and young Martha Friesen finds herself on the wide-open plains of Kansas. Her Mennonite family left the Chortitza colony in southern Russia looking for the freedom to worship as they wish, and to follow their pacifist principles. But, the new life in America has introduced some strange new thoughts and temptations. Martha's brother, Jake, dislikes the new farm, and is talking about leaving for the city. And, meeting Indians and non-Mennonite whites, she begins to question some of the assumptions that always seemed so natural. This is a very nice book. I enjoyed the way the author brought Martha and her family to life, had them react in very realistic ways. Also, I really enjoyed the strong Christian theme that underlies the story. So, if you are interested in the Russian Mennonites, or in the life of frontier-folk, then I highly recommend this book. I was sorry to reach the end of the book, and wish it were much longer. I think that you will feel the same!