num_pages: 320
description: Focus on the Family Great Stories are riveting novels from the past for today's readers. Each book features the complete text and, in convenient footnotes, present-day definitions for older words. They also include in-depth introductions that shed light on the authors and the times in which they lived and discussion questions.Into a majestic forest wanders an orphaned young man known only as “Freckles.” Arriving at the logging camp of Mr. McLean, he persuades the man to give him a job guarding the prized lumber, though Freckles has only one hand. Despite harsh conditions, Freckles soon falls in love with the forest, as well as a beautiful young girl. But he wonders if she could ever love someone like him―crippled, with no family or identity. A surprising turn of events leads Freckles to discover his courage, as well as answers to his mysterious past. Freckles, part of the Focus on the Family Great Stories collection, remains an unforgettable story of love, courage, and adventure.Introduction and Afterword by Joe Wheeler
language: English
title: Freckles
titlecomplete: Freckles (Great Stories)
genres: Coming Of Age, Historical Fiction, Historical, Childrens, Young Adult, Nature, Classic Literature, Classics, Romance, Fiction
ratings_count: 11323
places: Indiana
series: Limberlost
publisher: Focus on the Family