Christy (Accelerated Readers )

by Catherine Marshall

"Based on the life of the author's mother, a teacher in poverty-stricken Tennessee, Christy captured the hearts of millions and became a popular CBS television series.

The train taking nineteen-year-old teacher Christy Huddleston from North Carolina to the Smoky Mountain community of Cutter Gap might as well be transporting her to another world. Trapped by poverty, superstitions, and traditions, some there see Christy and her one-room school as a threat to their way of life. Yearning to make a difference, will Christy's determination and devotion be enough?"

• ISBN13: 9781432848972
• Publish Date: 4 April 2018 (first published 1 June 1967)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
• Imprint: Cengage Gale
• Edition: Large type / large print edition
• Format: Hardcover (Library Binding)
• Pages: 897
• Language: English

Reviews

[Molly J(Cover To Cover Cafe)]

When I think of timeless classics, I think of books like this. This book, this amazingly written, profoundly captivating novel of a young woman who seeks to help the children of a small Tennessee town. Growing up, I remember watching Christy on TV with my mom. We would snuggle on the couch and watch as Kellie Martin and Tyne Daly would take over our TV. It was a wonderful show, and the book was just as wonderful.

Ms. Marshall's story of young Christy Huddleston is based on true life. I loved the attention to detail she put into the story. I was transported to Cutter Gap instantly and fell in love all over again with Christy, the men who care for her and the sweet children she yearns to help. The families among Cutter Gap are pieced together perfectly and really came to life for me.

This novel is one that will hit home with any reader who picks it up. There are messages from God woven in, ones the Christy Huddleston seeks for herself, and it's beautiful. Ms. Marshall had a truly talented knack for weaving a fiction novel based on the life of her mother and creating a story that will steal the reader's soul. This is beyond 5 star worthy and I will be keeping this on the shelf for many years to come!

*Cafinated Reads received a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse Blog Tours and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*