Beyond The Blue Door (The Blue Door Trilogy Book 2)

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Amanda went from a fretful Southern girl from South Carolina, where I live! Feb 03, Sarah Crawford rated it really liked it. This is the last novel in Ann Rinaldi's quilt trilogy. Amanda is the main character who is living with a relative named Daphne who is addicted to opium and acts crazy as a loon. Amanda lives on a Southern plantation which has lots of black slaves. The generational history is covered, and Amanda is being sent north to live with a very old relative who, in a previous novel, started a cotton mill.

The working conditions there are better than they originally were, but they're still pretty bad. Amanda This is the last novel in Ann Rinaldi's quilt trilogy. Amanda ends up running afoul of a drunken lout of a husband who causes a riverboat to blow up, killing a number of people including his own daughter. Amanda ends up going north but is rejected by her relative's attorney who doesn't believe she is really a relative since the drunken lout stole the piece of quilt that would have proven who she was.

She ends up having to work in the mill and we get to see how hard the girls there had to work, what they did in their very limited spare time, and the half Native-American woman from the previous book, who goes now by the name of Nancy, figures prominently in the story.

So Amanda has to avoid being discovered by the slimeball, and maybe killed, has to work in the harsh mill, and seems unable to get any kind of an answer from her grandmother who might be able to get her out of the situation. The whole trilogy is just like a really good soap opera. Nobody in it is a major historical figure, basically, but the problems that the family goes through and all the things that happen really make it a very interesting read. May 12, Amanda rated it really liked it Shelves: This time we follow Amanda, the great-granddaughter of the original Mr.

It was weird to read a book with a main character who had the same name as me. My eyes kept automatically finding it on the page; kind of annoying actually. But that didn't ruin the book for me.

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I think that this, the third and final one, is my favorite of the series. Not because of her name, but because of the plot. Amanda Videau is being sent north so that her great-grandfather can see his great-gra This time we follow Amanda, the great-granddaughter of the original Mr. Amanda Videau is being sent north so that her great-grandfather can see his great-granddaughter. Being a Southern belle, everything is different for Amanda, and hard for her to get used to.

The accents, the cold, the food. But the main problem is that she can't prove who she is. Amanda ironically ends up working in Nathaniel Chelmsford's mill factory. It is there that she discovers the power of hard work, family, and truthfulness. A great end to a great series. Rinaldi was brilliant when she decided to follow several generations of the Chelmsford family.

She showed how, even though times and beliefs may change, the love of a family never does. An interesting look into the ends of the era of Slavery from the perspective of a young girl, searching for acceptance and truth, both from her southern family and her northern relatives. She finds herself hiding from a man who has sworn to kill her, and working hard for the first time in her life in a northern fabric mill owned by her great-grandfather. Action, family ties, truth and strength all figure in this book about putting together the pieces of a torn and raveling family quilt.

Amanda re An interesting look into the ends of the era of Slavery from the perspective of a young girl, searching for acceptance and truth, both from her southern family and her northern relatives. Amanda receives a challenge from her grandmother "Can you keep silent for two weeks? Jun 03, Peggy rated it really liked it.

This is another great Rinaldi book about a young girl who grows up in the South who is pampered all her life and because of the family being torn apart, she ends up working in a mill in the North. It is a good portrayal of the terrible working conditions in factories at that time and the view of women as property to be used up and thrown out.

Amanda learns that she can make a difference in people's lives and that the choices she makes affect others around her. The quilt represents her family bei This is another great Rinaldi book about a young girl who grows up in the South who is pampered all her life and because of the family being torn apart, she ends up working in a mill in the North.

The quilt represents her family being torn apart and then mended. The idea of the blue door adds an intriguing thread throughout the story that ties it together. May 21, Cindy rated it liked it. Enjoyed the third book in this series. Many issues were brought up in a fair and unbiased way. A good look at social and economic concerns back in The cottons mills in Lowell, Mass. Women's rights they had none and workers rights they had none. Certainly Young Adult fiction. Good to read as a family and discuss family relationships, and all the other controversial issues that are shared.

Jun 12, AlixJamie rated it it was amazing. My favorite book in the series and also one of my favorite Rinaldi books. Since I read this one first not knowing it was part of a series the nonchalant way that the main character talked about her family which happens to be very large, complex, and rather dysfunctional confused me. Other than that, this book was amazing. I got caught up in the action and suspense and finished it in about an hour or so. Nov 17, Audra rated it liked it. I liked how it went through each generation. But in this book I did feel as it was Kinda repeating the 2nd book by the time she had gotten to the mill, so on.

She is so confused. She just doesn't understand why she is different. She wishes she could just go back to her uncomplicated life. Maybe the angels will help her. The author put in angels, demons, strange warfare and an interesting, mysterious blue door. This opens up the imaginations of the young readers and lets them feel. Young readers can let their imaginations soar and become part off a mystical adventure. The reader will also enjoy the battle that is about to erupt.

From the moment you open the book, you are captivated. You are brought into Prissie's life, with the possibility of angels keeping watch on you. This book is about one girl's life in a much bigger world. There is a much valued lesson in this book. A world should didn't know existed. I would recommend this wonderful book to anyone. You don't have to be a certain age to enjoy a little get away time. The book is wonderful for the young and the young at heart too.

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The doorknob shone like a luminous crystal. Flashes of different colors lurked beneath its smooth surface. When she took hold, it hummed beneath her palm, sending an almost musical note through her body, right down to the soles of her feet. Dec 01, Becky Keir Grace rated it it was ok Shelves: Prissie is a 14 year old girl who suddenly realizes she has the ability to see angels. She meets Koji, whom is surprised that she is able to see him.

Quickly she is brought into the world on angels all around, learning that, Milo, someone she has known for a long time, has more secrets than she imagined. Turns out here are many more angels around her! This leaves Prissie is questions and confusion. Also, there is a war on the horizon and Prissie is to be a key player in this battle. I really had Prissie is a 14 year old girl who suddenly realizes she has the ability to see angels.

I really had trouble getting into this book.

First of all Prissie is 14 years old and acts as though she should have been born about 60 years ago. The book takes place today, yet Prissie has no cell phone or much of an interest in boys other than her mild crush on Milo which is very minor. She seems to prefer to spend her days canning and helping around the farm, going to church than really doing things that typical 14 years old would want to do these days. On one hand that was incredibly refreshing! On the other, I find it hard to believe teens would be able to relate much to her.

I found Koji to be rather adorable. He seemed so eager to learn and to fit in. Ransom was a good character as well. He and Prissie butted heads a bit, but I think that was needed for the story. Margery, Prissie's best friend, seemed to be growing away from her, and in all honesty, I was not at all surprised.

I did enjoy the author's idea of how angels exist and the role they play. I read a lot of fantasy and love to read of authors ideas and interpretations. The book was a little too quick to jump right into the story. All within the first chapter Prissie meets Koji and shortly after that realizing he is an angel, although she did not believe it immediately and had many emotions and questions in regards to angels among us. I actually liked the fact she was angry at first, feeling she had been lied to for so long. I felt it was a realistic display of emotions.

But once the plot had unfolded, I almost felt we took a long time to really go anywhere. There was a lot of following Prissie around in her life, which in all honestly, was almost boring. She spent so much of her time baking and canning and then wondering why her friends were drifting away from her. I really think many teens and tweens will struggle to connect with her. I would highly recommend this book for youth groups though! And I intend to do so. For the religious take I did enjoy the author's portrayal. I did not feel preached at, at any time during this book, which for myself is a huge factor.

I may or may not pick up the next in the series. There is enough interest to continue, but I have so many other series that held my interest more. While I love fantasy and angelic stories, I don't tend to read them very often because I'm afraid of the author mis-representing them just compare the description in the Bible and popular depictions and you'll see. But previously, I wrote about book one of the Halflings series by Heather Burch. Now, thanks to Zondervan again! And if you remember how much I loved Halflings, well, I loved this more! Half While I love fantasy and angelic stories, I don't tend to read them very often because I'm afraid of the author mis-representing them just compare the description in the Bible and popular depictions and you'll see.

Halflings was a really good book, but it had the love triangle that seems compulsory in YA fiction. The Blue Door, on the other hand, is for kids, so there's no such thing whew! Instead, there's a thoughtful story that explores what it might be like if you could see Angels. And while these angels all looked human, it's frequently said that this isn't their true form - to see them in their radiance would be too much for humans. But they have different roles to play Messenger, Observer, etc , and they're loyalty to God is admirable.

Plus, they stick to their Biblical description - they are indeed fear-inspiring. Into this comes Prissie, a girly fourteen year old with a house full of brothers. One day, she finds that she can see Koji, an Observer, and from there, she's pulled into the world of Angels. Most of the book focuses on her struggle to accept angels as a reality, especially as it means changing her opinions of quite a few people near and dear to her. At the same time, there's drama on the friend front, as she feels further from her friends especially with the new stuck up girl.

With her nemesis determined to apprentice himself to her dad's bakery, Prissie has a lot of things to handle. While this sounds like a lot, the book is mostly world-building and character building. The goriest scenes are hidden from us and Prissie , although we do get hints hint: Personally, I would have liked to see a bit more plot, but since the book ends on a really nice cliffhanger, I expect that the pace would pick up from the next book onwards. All in all, an amazing start to a new series. I'm looking forward to Book Two!

I got a copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. First posted at Inside the mind of a Biliophile Initially amazed, she struggles with accepting her new reality. When the angels show her their world behind the blue door Prissie accepts that God has destined a higher purpose for her.

Mustering her strength in God, she continues her life but is always in the presence of angels. Where there are angels there must also be demons and the realm of the heavenly is in danger. This is only the beginning for Prissie, as trouble lurks at every step and she is the key the angels must protect. I gave the book three and half hearts because on one hand, for the Christian market Kinde hit it out of the part.

I applaud Zondervan for branching out to the Young Adult genre and I hope the series continues. The book is fantastically written for its audience.

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The Christian aspects are woven wonderfully together within the narrative that even someone unfamiliar to the faith will still get the meaning of the story. However, there were some issues. I just kept waiting for a big event to happen and unfortunately Kinde has saved it for the second book. I also recommend it for readers that want to stretch their reading by trying something different. Thank you so much! Lots of different types of angels, all of a sudden Prissie can see and talk too.

Prissie is the main character in book 1. She comes from a big family with 5 brothers living on a farm. Prissie sees a stranger up in one of their trees barefoot. She said something to the boy and she thinks she is talking to someone else. He is used to not being seen but tells her his name is Koji.

Then her mailman Milo that she has had a crush on for years ignores the teenager and just talks to Prissie. Milo when he knows that Prissie can see Koji asks her to come with him if her mom will let her.

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Milo takes Prissie and one of her brothers to a used bookstore. They tell her they are angels. That some angels have regular jobs. Others like Koji are observers and not seen. Their are many angels of different types. Also in the bookstore their are two doors in the back her brother can only see one. He can't see the blue door, or Koji. Prissie freaks and spends the rest of the day at her fathers bakery down the street.

She stays away from Milo for a while and ponders the question are their real angels? The more she knows is weird for her. She finds out that their is a war going on with angels and the fallen. I liked The Blue Door.

I liked all the characters and the different angels and types of angels. Prissie finds out that her house is crowded with all the different angels their. Prissie has other teenage problems she feels that her best friends are replacing her. They all are changing and some are not for the better. Their is a new girl in town who tends not to like her but likes her best friends. A boy who is always giving her a hard time is now working with her father at the bakery.

I can't wait to read the next book in the series. The Hidden Deep coming in Apr, I was given this ebook to read and asked to review it by Netgalley. Mar 04, Beckie Burnham rated it really liked it. I think this book is perfect for middle school girls who are looking for a bit of adventure and for their parents who want to make sure there is a good message in the books they read.

Prissie is a bit old-fashioned in her outlook, but suffers from the same things most young teenagers face — the desire to fit in combined with the desire to be a bit special. She gets more than she bargains for when she meets Koji, a boy most people cannot see. Prissie receives an incredible gift — to see with spiritual eyes. Her world is opened to the invisible around her. But her sight is confined to angels, despite the fact that there is a spiritual battle surrounding her. Prissie is a character most young girls can identify with — not quite sure of herself, mostly focused inward, and facing changes in her relationships.

The spiritual aspect of The Blue Door provides a layer of adventure and a starting point for exploration of what to believe about God and His Kingdom. The angels Prissie meets are not what she expected, but are good examples of how angels and people should be judged on their hearts toward God, not their outward appearances. The Blue Door can open up discussion with your teen about a number of issues — friendship, honesty, family values and spiritual warfare. There are still a lot of questions left unanswered at the end of The Blue Door — but the next book, The Hidden Deep takes off where it ends.

The opinions expressed are mine alone. The Blue Door is a thrilling new supernatural series by Christa Kinde. This first book in The Threshold Series, Prissie Pomeroy is a teenager who discovers her new gift…she can see angels. Armed with this new sight, she unravels astonishing secrets about the people close to her. She also realizes that there is a spiritual battle happening around her. As shocking as the discovery of her new ability, she learns that it was given to her by God.

The story that Christa has created is unlike any angel-driven book. The character development is strong. Fourteen-year-old Prissie Pomeroy outshines her youthful age as she struggles to accept her new reality. She must now adjust her feelings about the people very close to her but must adhere to a special task; she has to keep the secrets of all the angels she knows. The writing style of Christa uniquely gives readers a new perspective in the classic Angels vs Demons scenario.

The path that Christa follows to invent this remarkable tale is amazing.

The spiritual warfare enclosed is a visual spectacular with suspense deriving from the points of views of the angels. The Blue Door is a highly complex literary read that will captivate readers from beginning to end. The ending is perfect and keeps readers hungry for more to come. Nov 06, M. This is a book about angels. The author portrays them as having a completely human form, body and life. I am not sure just how biblically correct that it, but that's how they are pictured in this book.

To be honest, nothing much happens apart from the main character, a little girl called Prissie, discovering that some of her neighbors are not human, and they are in fact angels. She struggles a bit with this discovery, and asks many questions about how angels work in our world and who they are. And This is a book about angels.

And then she must discover the purpose for her special ability. This was a cute, warm book, but a little too young for me. It says it is middle grade, I would say children's. I think it would be suitable for girls up to ten, eleven years old, no more. It is a short book, and at the end it sets the scene for more struggles to come between the angels of light and those of darkness. Because, yes, there are evil beings out there too, who have their eye on Prissie.

I am looking forward to the battle taking off. Another thing is that this book offers a glimpse to the heavenly world, but to be honest I don't think it was portrayed very well or correctly, judging from what we read in the Bible. Only a writer will understand this next part: Emily started to talk to me and asked me to writer her into a story. What keeps you motivated during creative slumps? How do you deal with Writers Block? I see it as: The joys of self publishing gift you with the time to do this.

There are no deadlines — unless they are self-imposed — so that you can ride along with your characters and allow them the room they and their story need to grow organically. I enjoy spending time with my two dogs and my husband, composing music, playing keyboard, flute, and violin — although I am not very good on the latter yet.

Tell us more about your upcoming projects. Are you working on anything specific or have plans in the pipeline? The character, Ellie, is quite secretive yet, so I am giving her a little space to grow. As I already said, being self-published grants us the gift of time to give to our characters in order for them to grow without the pressure of deadlines.

Finally, are there any nuggets of wisdom that you can impart to other aspiring writers? One way of doing that is to join a critique group. They are not all the same — some are more blunt than other — so take time to find the one that is right for YOU. Thank you for giving us all of this wonderful insight into your writing Alice. Alice White was born to a Scottish mother and an English father in England. She began writing short stories and poetry at a very early age, progressing to novels in She did not seriously envisage publishing any of her work until she migrated to the United States and married in On moving to Arkansas in , where she now lives happily with her husband.

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