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//The Courage of Sarah Nobel// by Alice Dalgliesh. Publisher, Aladdin Paperbacks. Third edition, May 2000. $4.99.

It’s 1707, SarahNoble, an 8 year old is asked to leave behind her mother, brother and sistersto travel on a westward wilderness journey with her father to help him build anew home for their family. The oftenrepeated reminder to “Keep up your courage, Sarah,” helps her to face wild animalsand Indians that roam the dark woods. People of all ages can identify with Sarah. EvenSarah’s father heart could identify with Sarah’s fears. Ourwilderness journey of life holds many fears and there are many times we need to‘Keep up our courage’ so that fear will not control our lives. Where Sarah found comfort and strength tofind the courage she needed will surprise and delight readers because it is thesame source where we can find courage to strength through life’s difficulties,losses, and complicated relationships.