Silent Superstitions


Book Description

The old woman glared at Christy with fury in her eyes, “You brought the curse with you, girl! . . . Flatlanders don’t belong around here.” Everybody in the Cove seems to believe their new school teacher, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston, is cursed. After all, who could explain Bob Allen's accident on his way to meet Christy? Or the lightning strike that sent a tree through the school window ... or the sinister raven soaring around Christy? Will fear and superstition triumph? Or will Christy win over the hearts of the mountain people? ----------------------------------------------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy—a New York Times bestseller—the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.




Christy Series: Silent Superstitions


Book Description

The old woman glared at Christy with fury in her eyes: "You brought the curse with you, girl!" that's what Granny O'Teale said. And everybody in the Cove seemed to believe it was true - their new school teacher, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston, was cursed. After all, who could explain Bob Allen's mysterious accident on his way to bring Christy to Cutter Gap? Or the lightning strike that sent a tree through the school window. . . Or the sudden appearance of a sleek raven soaring around Christy? Granny is determined to drive Christy out of Cutter Gap forever. Will fear and superstition triumph? Or, will Christy overcome, and win the hearts of the mountain people?




Bridge to Cutter Gap/Silent Superstitions/The Angry Intruder


Book Description

The Bridge to Cutter Gap: Christy Huddleston's dream is to teach poor mountain children. Join Christy as she crosses from the familiar world of parties and pretty things to the different world of Cutter Gap, located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. There she meets the doctor who needs her help to save a life and the handsome minister who helps her face the challenges of teaching and loving the mountain people. Silent Superstitions: Strange things are happening in Cutter Gap and everybody is convinced that Christy is cursed. After all, who can explain Bob Allens' mysterious accident on his way to bring Christy to Cutter Gap? Or the lightning strike that sent a tree through the school window? Will fear and superstition triumph? Will Christy be driven out of Cutter Gap forever? Or will Christy overcome and win the hearts of the mountain people? The Angry Intruder: Headstrong and independent, Christy is determined to change the lives of the children in Cutter Gap. Yet it seems that anything new and strange poses a threat to the mountain people, who are proud of their way of life. Evidently, Christy has angered someone enough to cause a string of mysterious pranks. The handsome minister fears that the pranks will turn dangerous. Unfortunately, he doesn't realize how right his fears are.




Superstitions


Book Description

Chronicles superstitions from pagan Europe and early America to the Middle Ages and how they have evolved into the modern era.




Christy Series: The Princess Club


Book Description

"We ain't sayin' we're better, Miz Christy. But the whole truth is, we are different now. Can't help it." When Ruby Mae, Bessie, and Clara discover gold in Dead Man's Creek, they form an exclusive group, "The Princess Club." Christy watches in dismay as Cutter Gap is torn apart by greed an envy. Can she find a way to heal the bitter divisions caused by a handful of gold?




Christy Series: Mountain Madness


Book Description

Christy stared in horror at the hideous creature towering over her. "Please don't hurt me," she begged in a terrified whisper. When Christy travels alone to a nearby mountain, she vows to discover the truth behind the terrifying legend of a strange mountain creature. But what she finds at first seems worse than she ever imagined!




Christy Series: Family Secrets


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Christy waltzed with Doctor MacNeill in an enchanted moment. Suddenly the sharp sound of gunshots shattered the pleasant calm. Bob Allen and many of the residents of Cutter Gap are upset because a black family has moved into the Cove. When a hostile shooting and a series of threatening incidents befalls the Washingtons, Christy steps in to help. But it's a clue in the Washington's family Bible that may hold the real key to peace and acceptance.




Christy Series: Brotherly Love


Book Description

"George," Christy said, 'it's time for the lying to stop. Why are you really here in Cutter Gap?" George, Christy's younger brother, is charming and kind. But is he also a thief? Everyone is delighted when George visits Christy at the Cutter Gap Mission. But the delight ends when George reveals that he has been expelled from school for stealing. Can Christy summon the love and faith to help her brother do the right thing?




The Proposal


Book Description

Christy looked at David in surprise. Something in his expression sent a shiver of excitement mixed with uncertainty through her. Could it be...? Christy should be thrilled when David, the handsome minister, proposes marriage. So why do thoughts of Dr. Neil MacNeill keep popping into her head? Before she gives David her answer, Christy is blinded in a terrible riding accident and all her dreams are threatened. Will Christy be able to teach again? And what does this mean for David's proposal? ------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy—a New York Times bestseller—the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.




Sorrowful Muslim's Guide


Book Description

Examines transnational Chinese stardom as a Web-based phenomenon.