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Veda Boyd Jones

    Veda Boyd Jones embraces the challenge of writing for diverse readers, showcasing her versatility across various genres. Her prolific output includes historical novels and biographies for young audiences, alongside engaging romance novels for adults. Jones masterfully blends educational elements with compelling storytelling, ensuring her work resonates with readers of all ages. Her ability to uncover and convey fascinating narratives solidifies her standing as a valuable author in both children's and adult literature.

    Nellie the Brave
    • 2006

      Nellie the Brave

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.0(98)Add rating

      Time   Begins 1838  In 1838, Nellie Starr, a young Cherokee girl, is caught in the political upheaval of America's westward expansion. Forced by U.S. soldiers to leave their home in Tennessee, Nellie, her family, and thousands of other Cherokees travel the long, dangerous "Trail of Tears" to a new home in the Indian Territory of modern-day Oklahoma. Using actual historical events as a backdrop, this brand-new children's novel teaches lessons of American history and the Christian faith. Can Nellie learn to forgive the people who've turned her world upside down? Nellie the Brave is a compelling read for girls ages eight to twelve.

      Nellie the Brave