Thrown to the Wind by Amanda M. Cetas (English) Paperback Book

Description: Thrown to the Wind by Amanda M. Cetas Based on a true story. Etiennes family is fleeing in the dead of night. Now he must face a dangerous, uncertain future and chart a new destiny. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Based on true events, this story traces one boys journey from France to America in 1660 as he finds the courage to save himself and those he loves.Etienne Gayneau doesnt understand why the Catholics and Protestants in France cant get along, only that it means hes not allowed to see his cousin and best friend, Nicolas, and why hell never be a musketeer. But when a bounty is placed on his fathers head for being a heretic, he must choose to flee with his family, or to run away and hide out with his Catholic cousin.Etienne must give up everything he has ever known as he faces many dangers on his journey. Along the way, Etienne will befriend a beautiful Dutch girl with a dangerous father, confront his guilt over the death of his brother, and face off against injury, illness, and death. Will Etienne choose to fulfill his familys expectations, or will he plot the course for his own destiny? Author Biography Amanda M. Cetas is the author of the historical adventure Thrown to the Wind, which is the first book in the series, A Country for Castoffs. The story is taken from her family history, which she has spent over two decades researching. She currently teaches several courses in American, European and World history to advanced high school students. She also taught at the middle school level for several years. Amanda lives in Tucson, Arizona for most of the year with her husband and two little Yorkie mixes. She escapes to the beach at Rocky Point, Mexico over every break in the school year and to the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon each summer. She has three grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. Amanda is currently working on the second book in the series, A Home in the Wilderness. Review "The vivid story of a boy discovering his value on the perilous voyage to early American settlers." -- BookLife Reviews Details ISBN1733203451 Publisher Windy Sea Publishing Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1733203451 ISBN-13 9781733203456 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-11-24 Imprint Windy Sea Publishing Illustrations 13 Illustrations Author Amanda M. Cetas Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2019-11-24 Pages 258 Series A Country for Castoffs Audience Age 9-12 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126899152;

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