Review of Nell's West

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I'm touched that Nell was forced to be an adult at the age of 11. Sadly today, there are children just like whose circumstance forced them to mature at a young age. I hope Oregon brings good fortune for them. Good review.
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"Nell's West" by Erin Eldridge brings an exciting story about a young girl, Nell, who was forced by circumstances to grow up at the age of 11. Nathan, Nell's father believes that moving to Oregon will bring them good fortune.
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Writing about a story which is set in an era that we don't particularly know how exactly it was is a challenge and I can see that the author stood up to this challenge.
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Excellent review. I enjoy the plot of this book and would like to know how Nell and her father adjust to their new life in Oregon. Congrats on winning BOTD.
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Post by Ndagire Hassifah1 »

Sound like an interesting read. I’m glad the characters were exciting and I would love to know more about Nell and her journey. Great review and congrats on the BOTD.
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Nell’s West
Beautifully written hard luck story of an 11 year old girl who lost her mother, siblings and home. Together with her father they continue on facing life with an adult view.
4 out of 4
Congratulations on being BOTD
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The things moving me to read this book are that it has well-played characters, good descriptions, enough suspense, an intriguing plotline, and historical events. Great review.
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Post by Taiwo_Olawoye »

This seems to be an exciting book. For a young girl of 11 years old, taking responsibility as an adult is frightening. How I hope fortune smiles on her and the family in Oregon. Thanks for the review.
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A thrilling novel with a female protagonist set in the Wild West. Sounds interesting. Congrats on being BOTD.
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The storyline sounds beautiful, and it will be fascinating to read about Nell's life.
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Nell's West seems like a lovely book to read. When I read that she was forced into becoming an adult at the young age of 11, I was terrified about what this book was about. Thankfully, that is not the case. Unfortunately, life is not going to be easy for Nell anyway.
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I cannot imagine what life is for a child who is forced to lead an adult life. Thanks for your descriptive review.
The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. - Marcus Aurelius
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I quickly became engrossed in this book after I started reading the sample. I enjoy reading historical fiction. Nell is a compelling protagonist. It would be interesting to read about her journey on the Oregon Trail. Excellent book review! Congratulations to Erin Eldridge on BOTD!
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Post by Cynthia Christabel Okolobi »

From this review, it appears that the book is an adventure and historical fiction book. I hope she survives all the twists and turns life will serve her in Oregon. Congratulations to the author on winning "book of the day."
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