Synopses & Reviews
The fifth book in the Daughters of the Faith Series, The Hallelujah Lass tells the story of Eliza Shirley, a 16-year-old girl who traveled from England to pioneer the work of the Salvation Army in the United States. The Daughters of the Faith Series gives teens fascinating character-building stories of real girls from history who did extraordinary things for God.
Review
What an exciting and thorough work Wendy Lawton has done in The Hallelujah Lass! We are honored by her careful research and dramatic rendition of Eliza Shirley's story. It will enrich the lives of young girls who read it.
-Lt. Colonel Marlene Chase, Editor-in-Chief and Literary Secretary for The Salvation Army in the United States
Synopsis
Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives.
As a teenager growing up in nineteenth-century England, Eliza Shirley was the picture of a proper young lady. She loved crinolines, kid-leather gloves, and her best friend, Beck. But Eliza longed for more than an ordinary, middle-class life. The Hallelujah Lass tells the story of how 16-year-old Eliza traveled from England to pioneer the work of the Salvation Army in the United States.
Synopsis
A fascinating true-life story of 16-year-old Eliza Shirley, who traveled from England to the United States to pioneer the work of the Salvation Army.
About the Author
WENDY LAWTON, an award-winning writer, sculptor, and doll designer, founded the Lawton Doll Company in 1979. She currently works as an agent for the Books and Such Literary Agency. Wendy has written numerous books, including six for her Daughters of Faith series and four for her Real TV series. Wendy is active in her church and is a frequent speaker for women's groups. Wendy and her husband, Keith, are parents to three adult children and live in Hilmar, California.
Table of Contents
1. Nothing but a Girl
2. Something on the Wind
3. Hallelujahs Coming
4. More than Religion
5. Forever Changed
6. Changing Lives
7. Fiery Faith
8. Farewells
9. Little Number One
10. Opening Fire in America
11. Light a Fire
12. Taking Hold