A Finntown of the Heart

by Patricia Eilola

Book Overview

The tale of a young girl growing up in northern Minnesota in the early part of the century. Filled with memorable characters, adventure, and much sisu. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878391304
• ISBN13: 9780878391301
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A charming book with a terrific main character

Finntown of the Heart is the story of Ilmi Mariani Brosi.... a young Finnish-American girl in the 1900's in Northern Minnesota. She is courageous and bright and takes care of her family's problems on her own without consideration of her age or gender. This book reminded me of the charm of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Though the mystery that dominates the last part of the book is sometimes a bit much, I found myself riveted to the story. Very well written. And fascinating if you happen to be Finnish