Stones in the Road
Stones in the Road by E.B. Moore is a historical novel published by Penguin Publishing Group on October 6, 2015. This edition, written in English and spanning 384 pages, tells the story of eleven-year-old Joshua, a young Amish boy from Pennsylvania who embarks on a transformative journey to California in 1867. After a disastrous fire and fearing his father’s wrath, Joshua runs away, leaving behind the complexities of his family life and the struggles of his father’s alcoholism.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life, cultural heritage, and the challenges faced by both Joshua and his mother, Miriam, as they navigate their separate paths. While Joshua adapts to the unfamiliar world outside his Amish upbringing, Miriam takes on the role of head of the family, holding onto hope for her son’s return. The novel delves into the emotional landscapes of both characters, highlighting their resilience and the power of forgiveness. A reader’s guide is included to facilitate deeper engagement with the text.
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A young Amish boy ventures from Pennsylvania to California in this richly imagined historical novel from the author of An Unseemly Wife.
1867. Growing up among the Pennsylvania Amish, eleven-year-old Joshua knows that his father is a respected church deacon who has the ear of God. But he’s also seen his father’s weakness for drink, and borne the brunt of his violent rages. In the aftermath of a disastrous fire, Joshua fears his father’s reprimand enough to run away from home. Having never experienced the ways of the English, Joshua now embarks on a decade-long journey to California, where he’s heard it’s always summer.
His mother, Miriam, is forced to take on the unusual role of head of the family when her husband is unable to recover physically, emotionally, or spiritually from the fire. As mother and son each find themselves in uncharted territory, they must draw on strength and forgiveness from within. Urged by everyone to accept her son’s death, Miriam never gives up hope of seeing Joshua again. But even as her prayers are answered so many years later, Joshua’s reunion will require him to face his father once again…
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