On Thursday, I had the pleasure of reading Jami Borek's charming
Amanda's Secret: A Colonel Girl's Story. The story follows the adventures of twelve-year-old Amanda Lambertson who lives with her parents on a plantation outside of Williamsburg, Virginia in the early 1770s. Amanda is excited that she is attending her first ball, as she rarely gets a chance to socialize outside of her close-knit plantation. But her excitement is dampened by the odd remarks of her new servant Jane who starts to hint that Amanda is not a "lady" after all. These remarks sets off a series of events that causes Amanda to learn the truth about her past and her family.
A delightful story for the young and the young at heart. Amanda is a winning heroine and Jami Borek should be applauded for creating a hiss worthy villain in the character of Jane. Jami Borek tale is illustrated with charming photographs textured to look like illustrations in a vain similar to the classic American Girl books. I was pleased that the clothing of the characters was authentic. I was enchanted by the story.
Verdict: 4.5 out of 5
Amanda's Secret is available on
Amazon
Visit Jami Borek at
Shrewsbury Press
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