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Downright Dencey

Young Adult Library

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Downright Dencey

By: Caroline Dale Snedeker
Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
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This treasure of a novel is set on the island of Nantucket just before the War of 1812. Much more than a tale of whaling ships and gentle Quaker eccentricities, it is a tale of friendship - the kind most truly espoused by these "plain" folk, with all the struggle and complexity one should expect.

Dionis (Dencey) Coffyn is a mystery to her mother, Lydia, whose stern exterior hides a heart that breaks every time her husband Captain Tom goes to sea. Within a context of outward simplicity of living and inward intricacy of relationship, Dencey matures from the little girl who, in unquakerly violence of temper, throws a rock that wounds the town outcast. She becomes a young woman ready to bear her part in life with grace and courage. A probing portrayal of the power of love to overcome social barriers and religious strictures.

©1927 Caroline Dale Snedeker (P)2020 Bethlehem Books
Coming of Age Young Adult Heartfelt Inspiring
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Compelling tale and narration

I loved this story of how God's love overcomes the worst of injustices. Great narration. This is a beautiful must read for all. No wonder it was Beverly Cleary's favorite book.

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