Historical Fiction Friday: Anna's World

Anna had a good life before a flood destroyed her father's store. Unable to care for his daughter he sends her to a Shaker community to live until things get better. For Anna things are hard. She is not used to the strict rules of the religious community and sometimes has a hard time fitting in. But when she goes to Boston she is not ready to deal with the demands made on a young woman. Will she be able to find happiness in Boston or will she go back to the Shaker community?

This book was a fun read because it deals with such an interesting subject: The Shakers. Shakers were a very interesting religious community back in the nineteenth century. They received their name because they dance, trembled and shouted.

Anna's World is well written and the characters are interesting. I think students who enjoy historical fiction will give this one a go. Also students who are interested in the Shakers may want to read this one as well.

Upcoming Review: Anna's World

I recently recived a copy of Anna's World by Wim Coleman and Pat Perrin. The main character is a Shaker, which is interesting because I cannot recall any historical fiction books about the Shakers.

Here is a little summary about the book:

It’s the late 1840s. The United States is fighting a bloody war with Mexico. The nation is tainted by the terrible crime of slavery. Fourteen-year-old Anna Coburn is barely aware of these momentous issues. She only knows is that she hates living with the people called Shakers. Too many rules, too little fun! And yet, Anna's life with them sends her on a sometimes dangerous journey of self-discovery.