Book description
The beloved real-life story of a woman in the Alaskan wilderness, the children she taught, and the man she loved.
“From the time I’d been a girl, I’d been thrilled with the idea of living on a frontier. So when I was offered the job of teaching school in…
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1 author picked Tisha as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is about Anne Hobbs, a nineteen-year-old girl, who in 1927 travels to Alaska to run a ramshackle, one-room schoolhouse. Along the way, she is exposed to more than just the elements. Against the local’s advice, she allows Native American children into her class and falls in love with a half-Inuit man. In this fascinating and charming story, Anne learns the meaning of prejudice and perseverance, irrational hatred, and unconditional love.
This story taught me that we, as girls, can do important things and change the world around us. Anne was sweet and shy, but through showing compassion and…
From Kirsten's list on The best books on girls who don’t need to be saved.
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