Christy Series #5: The Proposal

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Summary: Christy- the entire series
Review: I just wanted to say that I strongly recommend these books, and the TV show to girls of all ages. They are so clean, and moral, and just wonderful!

Rating:
Summary: Lacks emotion
Review: Written by C. Archer, this book is fifth in a series loosely based on Catherine Marshall's Christy. Although failing to live up to its origins this book is entertaining for its target audience. The main antagonist is Christy's blindness caused by a spill from Prince, her trusty horse. Thrown in for added measure is a marriage proposal from David, her doting friend.

Although aimed at preteen girls this book falls short in the area of characterisation. As much as you would love to get into the angst of Christy having to deal with her blindness and her not wholly desired suitor you are left feeling unconnected. In the face of her blindness she decides to soldier on and continue teaching much to the delight of her students. The resolution of her relationship status with David is unsatisfactory because the characters seem stilted. You fail to feel the emotion of what a decision must surely cause within a young man and woman.

Although failing to live up to its namesake it provides a quick, moral read for young girls.