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In the first book of the Mountain Song Legacy series readers step into a small Kentucky coal mining town in the late 1800s where hope is found in the hearts of two young girls-the vibrant, red-headed Maggie MacAuley and her fragile friend Summer Rankin. When Jonathan Stuart, the latest in a succession of educators, actually wants to continue teaching in the one-room schoolhouse, then Maggie and Summer know that he is special. So when Jonathans cherished flute is stolen, the girls try to find a way to restore music to his life. Sorrow and joy follow in the days to come, and through it all Maggie, Jonathan, and a community rediscover the gifts of faith, friendship, and unwavering love.
About the Author
BJ Hoff's bestselling historical novels continue to cross the boundaries of religion, language, and culture to capture a worldwide reading audience. Her books include Song of Erin and American Anthem and such popular series as The Riverhaven Years, The Mountain Song Legacy, and The Emerald Ballad. Hoff's stories, although set in the past, are always relevant to the present. Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements or in coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life. BJ and her husband make their home in Ohio.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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A captivating, compelling read, Mar 18 2006
By Jill E. Smith "Writer - Visit me at www.jille... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Distant Music (Paperback)
A Distant Music is another captivating book by author B.J. Hoff. Mrs. Hoff has the ability to create such believable characters that you feel like you know them as friends when you close the book's final page. It's been over a year since I finished reading the third book in Mrs. Hoff's American Anthem trilogy, and yet I can still see the blind conductor Michael in my mind's eye. That same character realism is true for the teacher Jonathan Stuart and students Maggie MacAuley and Kenny Tallman in Mrs. Hoff's newest book, A Distant Music. This story is a touching reminder of how hard life was in another era for a struggling mining town. A tale where hardship breeds a desperation that nearly steals all beauty and hope from those caught in its grip, but where miracles still happen, spurred on by the undying faith of children. A Distant Music holds such wonderful prose and such realistic descriptions that I felt I was there. A page-turning, enjoyable read. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in The Mountain Song Legacy series.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A very special story, Feb 15 2006
By Barbara Warren - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Distant Music (Paperback)
Someone stole Mr. Stuart's silver flute and the music died in Skingle Creek. Maggie MacAuley can pinpoint the time it happened. When her beloved teacer played the flute it seemed like the music washed away the coal dust that covered everything like a smothering blanket, leaving her feeling clean and fresh. Mr. Stuart hasn't been the same since his flute disppeared. Never well, he seems to be fading before their eyes.Maggie with the help of Summer, her best friend, who is dying of a wasting disease, conceives a plan. As the entire population of Skingle Creek work to surprise their beloved teacher, they come together in a way that breaks down all barriers. It's almost like God is smiling on Skingle Creek, but will it be enough to save Mr. Stuart?
The characters in A Distant Music are as real as the people in my own community. It's a story of love and courage, as people beaten down by the misery of defeat learn to rejoice again. Most of all, it is a reminder of God's wonderful gift of hope and the difference it makes in our lives. This one's a keeper.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must read!, Mar 14 2006
By Armchair Interviews - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Distant Music (Paperback)
How do I begin to describe a book that touched me in the deepest parts of my heart? I laughed. I cried. I despaired. I regained hope. A Distant Music inspires me to live life well no matter what my circumstances.The story is about twelve-year-old Maggie MacAuley and her struggles with friendship, loyalty and hope. Living in a small Kentucky mining community during 1892, there is no money and little to dream of for the future. Families are stuck in the cycle of poverty--children grow up and follow their parents' footsteps. Maggie's story is to be no different. Regardless of the circumstances, love and hope run deeper still. Many people influence Maggie's life:
-- Summer, her best friend who is sickly yet gives of herself beyond all expectations,
-- Jonathan Stuart, town teacher and mentor, who teaches her about faith in God
-- Matthew MacAuley, her father who learns how to show love
-- Kenny Tallman, son of the owner of the town mine, Maggie's protector and classmate.
In the face of poverty, sickness, death, threats from two town bullies, and the theft of her teacher's prized flute, Maggie learns to have faith and hope in God regardless of circumstances.
Armchair Interviews says: In A Distance Music, miracles do happen but in unexpected ways.
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