The Moonlight School - by Suzanne Woods Fisher (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Based on true events, a young woman used to the finer things in life arrives in small town Appalachia in 1911 to help her formidable cousin combat adult illiteracy by opening moonlight schools.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Haunted by her sister's mysterious disappearance, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the spring of 1911 to work for Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of education. When Cora sends Lucy into the hills to act as scribe for the mountain people, she is repelled by the primitive conditions and intellectual poverty she encounters. Few adults can read and write.<br/><br/>Born in those hills, Cora knows the plague of illiteracy. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing schoolmaster who travels through the hills. Involving Lucy and Wyatt, Cora hatches a plan to open the schoolhouses to adults on moonlit nights. The best way to combat poverty, she believes, is to eliminate illiteracy. But will the people come? <br/><br/>As Lucy emerges from a life in the shadows, she finds purpose; or maybe purpose finds her. With purpose comes answers to her questions, and something else she hadn't expected: love. <br/><br/>Inspired by the true events of the Moonlight Schools, this standalone novel from bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher brings to life the story that shocked the nation into taking adult literacy seriously. You'll finish the last page of this enthralling story with deep gratitude for the gift of reading.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><b>"An unforgettable story about love and the transforming power of words and community. Deeply moving and uplifting!"</b>--<b>Laura Frantz</b>, Christy Award-winning author of <i>Tidewater Bride</i><br/><br/><br/>Haunted by personal tragedy, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the spring of 1911 to assist her cousin, Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of schools. A fish out of water, Lucy is appalled by the primitive conditions and intellectual poverty she encounters. <br/><br/>Born in those very hills, Cora knows the twin plagues of illiteracy and poverty. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing school master who travels through the hills. Involving Lucy and Wyatt, Cora hatches a plan to open the schoolhouses to adults on moonlit nights. The best way to combat poverty, she believes, is to eliminate illiteracy. But will the people come?<br/><br/>As Lucy emerges from a life in the shadows, she finds purpose, along with something else she hadn't expected: love.<br/><br/>Inspired by true events, this novel from bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher brings to life the story that shocked the nation into taking adult literacy seriously.<br/><br/><br/>"A captivating story with rich history and engaging characters who pull at your heartstrings. If you like fascinating history mixed with great storytelling the way I do, you'll love <i>The Moonlight Schools</i>."--<b>Ann H. Gabhart</b>, bestselling author of <i>These Healing Hills</i> and <i>An Appalachian Summer</i><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Suzanne Woods Fisher</b> is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 books, including <i>On a Summer Tide </i>and <i>On a Coastal Breeze</i>, as well as the Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop's Family, The Deacon's Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, among other novels. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including <i>Amish Peace</i> and <i>Amish Proverbs</i>. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Facebook @SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor and Twitter @suzannewfisher.
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