The Hidden Jewel

The trailblazer books Is an excellent series. This book the hidden jewel was one of my favorites. I was hesitant as a 13 year old boy because the cover looked girly. That's funny now. But it's a fantastic story and I probably read it through 4 times Over the next few years.

We are two girls from fith grade. When Johns father accepts to go to India for junior magistrate John and his mother know that their is a lot to explore.When they meet Miss.Carmichel she invites Johns mother to Dohnavur fellowship. Then they meet an Indian girl who her uncle is trying to arrange a child marriage for her. A few months later Miss Carmichel went to court to try to get custody of Jewel. Miss Carmichel was forced to let Jewel to go back to her uncle so she could get married. So John took Jewel to safety so she didn't have to get married. From then a man took her to China so she could be safe. This book was awesome! We think it needs five stars for having excitement and action.

When John Knight's father accepts a magistrate's job in British-controlled India, John is sure that India is the most exciting place he has ever been! John and his mother meet Amy Carmichael, a missionary who works to save Indian girls from child marriage, or worse fates. When a young girl named Jewel comes to Miss Carmichael pleading for refuge, John and his mother become deeply involved in her life. As magistrate, John's father is forced to uphold the Indian law requiring Jewel to marry her greedy uncle. John is torn between obedience to his father and compassion for Jewel. What he decides to do affects many people. Don't miss out on this book!

When John Knight's father accepts a magistrate's job in British-controlled India, John is sure that India is the most exciting place he has ever been! John and his mother meet Amy Carmichael, a missionary who works to save Indian girls from child marriage, or worse fates. When a young girl named Jewel comes to Miss Carmichael pleading for refuge, John and his mother become deeply involved in her life. As magistrate, John's father is forced to uphold the Indian law requiring Jewel to marry her greedy uncle. John is torn between obedience to his father and compassion for Jewel. What he decides to do affects many people. Don't miss out on this book!