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ISBN: 0375848029

ISBN13: 9780375848025

Heart of a Shepherd

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When Brother's dad is shipped off to Iraq, along with the rest of his reserve unit, Brother must help his grandparents keep the ranch going. He s determined to maintain it just as his father left it, in the hope that doing so will ensure his father s safe return. The hardships Brother faces will not only change the ranch, but also reveal his true calling."

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Rated 5 stars
Wonderful book

Heartwarming story of a boy growing up. The youngest of several brothers, "Brother" finds himself left alone on the ranch with his grandparents when his father is called to duty in the military and his older brothers are all away at school. During this year and a half he matures greatly and realizes his grandparents need him as much as he needs them. Boys and girls alike will love this story and so will adults who enjoy heartwarming...

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Excellently written, beautiful story

Ignatius (known as "Brother") Alderman is twelve years old and the youngest of five brothers who work on a cattle ranch with their father and grandparents. Brother has never been quite the same as his brothers--three of whom are in the military (like their dad) and all of whom are tougher ranchers than Brother thinks he will ever be. But when his dad's army reserve unit is deployed to Iraq, Brother is left to be the man of...

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A Novel for Every Young Man who Faces his own Future

In children's literature, one of the last taboos is religion. The Heart of a Shepherd, though, tackles both the Iraq War and religion through the viewpoint of Brother (Ignatius) the youngest of five boys, who is left to hold down the ranch with Grandfather and Grandmother while Dad goes to war. Like any good Quaker, Grandfather quietly perseveres and preserves their way of life, until a grass fire forces them to search for...

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Full of Heart

Heart of a Shepherd by Rosanne Parry made me cry twice. That's not really a trait I look for in books, but, hey, that's later on, lest it be a turn-off for you. Before all that, Heart of a Shepherd made me laugh and cheer out loud. Full of endearing characters, it was just what I was hoping to read over a holiday weekend. Also, it was short. And sometimes, you just want a short book. One that lacks commitment. Brother (that's...

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A Book For All Ages

My employment is as a director of education. I read books for youth and teenagers so that I am aware of what books, good and bad, are available to my students. Rosanne Parry's first novel, _Heart Of A Shepherd_ is one of the most stunning stories that I have read in the past ten years. It truly is a story for all ages. Her writing is lyrical, her characters are fully developed and realistic, and her portrayal of what it...

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