Publishing Truth
When Suzannah Coggins found travel brochures in her father's pocket, she dreamed of pioneering in Oregon. But she never expected the violent storms off Cape Horn—or that her widowed father would bring along a new wife—or that the family would lose everything during an Indian war.
In Maine, before her trip to Oregon, Suzannah had befriended Maureen Flannigan, daughter of a poverty-stricken Irish immigrant. Her efforts obtained warm clothing for Maureen and her crippled sister, Patsy, and eventually brought Patsy a gift Suzannah never dreamed possible. On the voyage to Oregon, Phillip, the cabin boy, became a good friend. In Oregon, Suzannah spent her free time with Euwana, a girl from the neighboring Indian village.
Unfortunately, Suzannah's patience didn't include everyone. Why didn't Sister Connor, the pastor's wife, want to help the Flannigans? Even worse, why did Suzannah's widowed father insist on marrying Charity White? How could Suzannah live with a stepmother she neither wanted nor liked? Could she marry and escape her battles with Charity?
Suzannah's story paints a vivid picture of pioneer life, and it details lesser-known Oregon history.
See Also the Study Guide for Oh Suzannah
Oh Suzannah is a well-written, hold-your-attention story...a generous dose of history in its most palatable form.
—Linda Shands, author of "Seasons Remembered" series
Oh Suzannah is a story about a young girl whose adventures are sure to delight the reader. Not only has Katharine Matchette interwoven history into Suzannah’s story, she has placed Suzannah in situations in which her Christian faith develops. Though the setting is a different time and place, Suzannah is a character with whom any young girl can easily identify.
—Teresa Gaskill, fourth grade teacher, Community Christian School, Tualatin, Oregon
Oh Suzannah retails for $8.75.
Ordering Information