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Linda L, Reviewer
'Sunny Gale,' by Jaime Lisa Forbes is a story that will send you on a wild adventure.
Hannah Brandt is only a child when her father passes away. At the age of 14, her mother and step-father move their family to the wilds of Nebraska. The year is 1895, and the state is selling tracts of land to farmers at a very low rate in order to entice new people to move there. Hannah's family gladly accepts, but soon find out that the undeveloped land is hard to farm and they begin to struggle to survive.
Though Hannah is concerned by this, she is also focused on her love for a wild horse that occasionally stops by their farm. Unfortunately, when Hannah's step-father finds out about the horse, he shoots it, devastating Hannah and emotionally separating her from her parents even farther.
Soon, Hannah meets a local rich boy named Luke who allows her to ride one of his horses and this begins a lifelong riding career for her. Hannah eventually ends up becoming a champion rodeo rider, changing her name to Sunny Gale and defying Luke, whom she eventually marries, to become one of the first female cowgirls.
'Sunny Gale' is a story of perseverance in the face of adversity, a feminist historical novel and a compelling adventure story all rolled into one neat little package.
I greatly enjoyed reading this novel, and I think anyone who enjoys historical novels will love it too! Jaime Lisa Forbes writes as if she were really there in the 1800's watching all of this happen. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and her skill at creating an atmosphere really took my breath away!
This novel is a great example of how far we have come as women in society, and a reminder of the women who sacrificed so much to bring us to this point.
Hannah Brandt is only a child when her father passes away. At the age of 14, her mother and step-father move their family to the wilds of Nebraska. The year is 1895, and the state is selling tracts of land to farmers at a very low rate in order to entice new people to move there. Hannah's family gladly accepts, but soon find out that the undeveloped land is hard to farm and they begin to struggle to survive.
Though Hannah is concerned by this, she is also focused on her love for a wild horse that occasionally stops by their farm. Unfortunately, when Hannah's step-father finds out about the horse, he shoots it, devastating Hannah and emotionally separating her from her parents even farther.
Soon, Hannah meets a local rich boy named Luke who allows her to ride one of his horses and this begins a lifelong riding career for her. Hannah eventually ends up becoming a champion rodeo rider, changing her name to Sunny Gale and defying Luke, whom she eventually marries, to become one of the first female cowgirls.
'Sunny Gale' is a story of perseverance in the face of adversity, a feminist historical novel and a compelling adventure story all rolled into one neat little package.
I greatly enjoyed reading this novel, and I think anyone who enjoys historical novels will love it too! Jaime Lisa Forbes writes as if she were really there in the 1800's watching all of this happen. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and her skill at creating an atmosphere really took my breath away!
This novel is a great example of how far we have come as women in society, and a reminder of the women who sacrificed so much to bring us to this point.
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