The Enchanted Barn by Grace Livingston Hill
"The Enchanted Barn" by Grace Livingston Hill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Shirley Hollister, a young woman struggling to support her family while facing the challenge of impending homelessness due to their current residence being sold. Determined to find a solution, Shirley dreams of moving her sick mother and siblings to a beautiful, vacant barn she learns about while on an exploration outside the city.
At the start of the novel, Shirley is caught up in her daily life as a stenographer while grappling with the anxieties of her family's situation. As she reflects on her mother's illness and the potential loss of their home, she decides to set off on a journey to find affordable housing. During her trip, she stumbles upon a stone barn and becomes enamored with the idea of transforming it into a sanctuary for her family. Through her explorations and encounters — including a chance meeting with the barn's owner, Sidney Graham — Shirley's resolve and tenacity illuminate her character, setting the stage for a tale filled with hope, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hill, Grace Livingston, 1865-1947 |
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| Illustrator | Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949 |
| Title | The Enchanted Barn |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34426 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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