The Shakeress

By Kimberley Heuston

Book Overview

After twelve-year-old Naomi loses her parents in a fire and learns of her aunt s plan to send her to work in a mill, she and her siblings seek refuge in a Shaker village. Because Naomi has some... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142400548
• ISBN13: 9780142400548
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Speak
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.7" x 0.6" x 4.1"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating

This was a fascinating look at the Shaker community and the early Mormon church, as well as the tribulations and hardships of life in the early 1820's. The plot moves very quickly. Naomi is not a particularly endearing character. It is difficult to become attached to a character who is not attached to anyone around her. Throughout the novel, Naomi leaves, leaves, and leaves again. This is not a particularly realistic portrayal of a single woman during the early 1800's. Still, this was a worthwhile read.

Pretty Good

Not enough is said about her baptism as a LDS member. Oh well, i really wasnt expecting much here anyways.