Priceless Jewel at the Well: The Diary of Rebekah's Nursemaid, Canaan, 1986-1985 B.C.

This is the third book in The Promised Land Diaries series. This series is set in Biblical times and uses a diary format to tell the stories of fictional young girls who encounter notable women of the Bible. Eleven-year-old Alisah's diary begins in Canaan in 1986 BC. Ever since her father began to go blind, the family has fallen on hard times. Alisah's older sister, Tova, decides to become betrothed in order to help the family. Alisah must also do her part to help her family. Her parents arrange for her to join the household of Isaac and Rebekah, where she will work to help provide for the family. Alisah doesn't want to go; she has only been away from home a few times, and never without her parents. However, she finds that Rebekah and her elderly nursemaid, Deborah, are kind, and she makes friends with some other children. This book was a nice, charming story about a young girl's life growing up in ancient times. You don't have to be religious to enjoy this book, just have an interest in life long ago. I recommend this book to young readers who enjoy historical fiction about the ancient world or who would like to learn about Biblical times through a young girl's diary.