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960L
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English
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From One of America's Best-Loved Writers of the Early Twentieth Century - Harold Bell Wright was truly one of America's master writers of the early twentieth century. His books have sold millions of copies. He possessed an amazing ability to capture a slice of memorable history, to introduce unforgettable characters, and through it all to weave meaningful truth and spiritual significance. The Shepherd of the Hills is the classic story of the stranger...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1150L
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English
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The narrative follows Bishop Jean Latour and Father Joseph Vaillant, friends since their childhood in France, as they organize the new Roman Catholic diocese of Santa Fe subsequent to the Mexican War. While seeking to revive the church and build a cathedral in the desert, the clerics, like their historical prototypes, Bishop Jean Laury and Father Joseph Machebeuf, face religious corruption, natural adversity, and the loneliness of living in a strange...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 27
Lexile measure
860L
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English
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An attempted murder and a ruthless lawsuit set off a colossal spiritual battle in a small town, and a lone woman is caught in the middle. Sally Roe flees for her life and her journey becomes an allegorical portrayal of our times, and a tale of redemption.
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