Journey of Faith (Prairie River) Author: Kristiana Gregory
	Book Information Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush Book Type: School Library Binding Members Wishing: 0 Rating: ? ISBN-13: 9780613721196 - ISBN-10: 0613721195 Publication Date: 7/2003 Reading Level: Ages 9-12

It is the spring of 1865, and the end of the Civil War is near. As the nation is struggling to come to peace with itself, all Vanessa Clemens can think about is her birthday. She has been dreading it for weeks. On the day she turns fourteen, she must leave the orphanage that has been her home for ten years. The orphanage headmaster has made arrangements for Nessa. Either she can marry the local pastor or she can become a servant . Those are her only options. Then, on her birthday morning, Nessa hears cries flooding the sleeping Missouri town.