The Coldest Day in Texas

by Peggy P. Freeman and Peggy Purser Freeman

Book Overview

On the coldest day in Texas--February 12, 1899--Shyanne Jones and her twin sister, Shenandoah, are snowbound in their schoolhouse in the Panhandle, along with the teacher--Shyanne's adored Miss Gibson--and Josh Paul Younger, the cutest boy in the county. Before rescuers can dig them out, Shenandoah's frail heart is weakened by the severe temperature. Gravely ill, she whispers her only wish. Bracing against the storm, Josh Paul and Miss Gibson cut...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875651690
• ISBN13: 9780875651699
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Texas Christian University Press
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

What a great story! - Real Texas!

The characters experienced the full range of emotions. I felt like I was right along with them for the adventures. Such strong characters, determination. Very inspiring!

I couldn't put it down. Glynda

I truly enjoyed every word of this book. I was hooked after the first page and wasn't willing to stop reading! Shyanne has such strength and courage. Watching her grow and deal with her problems touched me.

I thought the book had a lot of drama and humor.

I liked the part in the schoolhouse when Josh Paul,Shiloh,and Shenandoah were trapped with Miss Gibson in the schoolhouse, because that part has a lot of tragedy to it and a way to survive if you're ever stuck in a schoolhouse when there is a blizzard. The rest of the book is just great so I think Ms.Freeman should get something special.