Where the River Begins

Francis is a confused and misguided boy who's headed for trouble. He draws his friend Ram, an immigrant from India, into his mischief, and he even joins a gang of no-good ruffians. Meanness and fighting flow from his life.

But when Francis' mom is sent away to recover her health, Francis goes to live with a Christian family. Things begin to change - but can it be true that 'God is love'? When Francis discovers a bubbling wellspring nearby, he learns that if a spring is fouled, it can never be the river of life that God intends.

Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

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PATRICIA ST. JOHN (1919-1993) was a nurse, missionary and author. She earned a nursing degree at St. Thomas Hospital in London in 1946. In the early 1950's she moved to Tangier, Morocco where she served as a missionary nurse for 27 years. Throughout her life, she travelled extensively in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, as the settings of her novels reflect. In 1977, she returned to England, where she cared for elderly relatives and ministered from her home to youths, single parents, and the elderly. Patricia authored numerous books, including Treasures of the Snow, The Tanglewoods' Secret, The Secret at Pheasant Cottage, and Star of Light.

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