Prairie Rose

by Susan E. Kirby and Susan Kirby

Book Overview

After inheriting a small-town general store, seventeen-year-old Libby Watson--with her father and siblings--moves to Edgewood, Illinois, to become the town's postmistress, quickly becomes caught up in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 038078503X
• ISBN13: 9780380785032
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.1" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Good and Old-Fashioned

This was a very entertaining Christian Fiction. I loved Libby, her father, and a few other characters. I loved the old-timey setting. However, the book was a bit drawn-out.

A Beautiful, Heart-Warming, Encouraging Book

What a beautiful, heart-warming book! This book demonstrates love. This is the perfect, Christian book, not only for entertainment, but for encouragement. Libby's father was awesome. I did envy her, though, because it made me wish I had of had a father like hers. This book reminds us that God DOES have plans for us, and he DOES work in our lives, and His plan is the perfect plan. Libby was also awesome. At only 19, she is mature, and is a good example to follow. Not only is she Christian-hearted, she is an honest hard worker, and a dedicated friend and fellow human. I loved her. One example in particular that I really loved about her, was when Naomi was trying to tell Libby about some personal business, Libby said "You don't have to tell me". Most people would have listened with greedy ears, and then wanted more. I guess I found this especially encouraging because so many people today are so nosy and ask personal questions. Libby wasn't that way. Another thing I loved was the old-timy setting. Even though I live in modern day, I grew up in the country, so I could relate to a lot of the ways in which they lived. It was a warm feeling. After reading this book, I went to a museum, and an old country store was on display in the museum. Mail slots were set up in the store, just like they were in Willie Blue's store. I felt as if I were in Willie Blue's store! Libby seemed as if she should be there! The characters were great and WELL-developed. Like I mentioned earlier, a very AWESOME character was Libby's father. Zerilda Payne was a pain. Willie Blue apparently, as Libby discovered, was a noble man. This book had an awesome finish. When I got near the end, it was hard to put down. It was simply awesome and heart-warming. I do recommend it. I can't wait until I get the two books after this one in the sequel. I want to read on about Libby's life. I'm glad it doesn't end here! I've grown to love Libby, so of course I want more.

A Series Beginning

I loved this book. Susan Kirby has a talent for bringing you right into this enjoyable story. The characters are beautiful and believable. I finished this book wanting more and hurried out to find the other two in the series.