The Calling

by Cathryn Clinton

Book Overview

The story of an ardent young heroine's first spiritual journey--told with warmth and humor. During the annual family reunion and pie competition at Beulah Land Healing and Holiness Church, twelve-year-old Esther Lea Ridley is suddenly drenched by a baptism of fire. She knows just what it means: "Esta Lea," she says to herself, "you are called to the Lord." That day marks the beginning of a healing crusade from church to church, and revival tent to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763613878
• ISBN13: 9780763613877
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Mother- Daughter Book Club Selection

We have just chosen The Calling for our book club.I would highly reecomend the book for an intermediate reader.The author's use of methaphor's is very entertaining and helps to get the point across.Esta Lea, the main character, has a very interesting lesson to share.Overall the book is very thought provoking and makes for an excellent discussion.

Great Book

The Calling was a great book written by Cathryn Clinton. I would give this book five stars. My favorite character was Esther Leah Ridley(Esta Lea)because she went around and healed people. My favorite part of the story was when Esta Lea healed her nana because that is when Esta Lea first realized that she had the power to heal people. I would recommed this book to a friend who enjoys stories that have sad,happy, and some scary parts in it.

A Worthwhile Read

This is the first book I read by Cathryn Clinton and I look forward to more from her!I found myself drawn into the lives of the characters, especially "Esta Lea," who tells the story from her perspective. The book touched the full range of emotions - from laughter, to anger, to tears. At several points, I had to remind myself it was "only a story" because I began to care for Esta Lea as I would my own teenage daughter.This is a poignant story of the very personal, yet at times very public, struggle we all face in matters of faith and religious convictions. Even those with no exposure to the culture of Esta Lea's world will be able to relate to some of the basic questions of life and faith she wrestled with.My only disappointment with the book was a desire for more. I hope the author provides a sequel.I've already selected this book to share as a gift with many friends and acquaintances. Those who have read it share my enjoyment - and I hope you do too!