Wide, Wide World, The

Highly Recommended
From Anonymous of Bedford, Indiana on 9/13/2020.

Reading The Wide, Wide World was really life-changing for me. Not only did it give me a fresh view of the Bible and Heaven, but also I felt challenged by the high moral standard that John and Alice Humphreys lived and taught to Ellen. Of all the Lamplighter books I have read, I think this one may have inspired me the most. I encourage everyone to read it! Do not be intimidated by its length! I definitely believe it was worth the time I spent reading it! Love this book!❤️

Excellent Read
From Melonie Luck of Morehouse, New York on 5/16/2020.

I have anticipated reading this book since it came into my possession. I waited until the Summer Reading Challenge, not on purpose, but it's how it has worked out. I'm loving it! The author does a wonderful job endearing her characters to your heart. I love how Ellen, like myself, has to learn that it is the challenges and hardships that draw us closer to Christ. And the references to Scripture and characteristics of Christ-like character make it wholly satisfying. I can't wait for my 13-year-old daughter to read it. She will love it, I'm sure! She reads through books so fast sometimes... She has a voracious appetite for reading. I'm so thankful that I can put these great books in her hands knowing she will be learning valuable lessons and character traits I want to instill in her, and in such a fun, engaging way. Thank you for these treasures, Lamplighter. They are truly a blessing. I know it will be a sad, yet satisfying day, when I have read the final chapter of this book. Very highly recommended.

Excellent Choice!!
From Rhonda Martin of Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania on 4/23/2018.

Because of a busy schedul it's taking me longer that normal to read this one, but I have been thoroughly enjoying it!! Ellen endeared herself to me from the start and the other characters are very real and believable as well. Hours of pleasure already, and looking forward to hours more!

A Pleasant Venture
From Dahlia Svoboda of Winchester, Kentucky on 10/23/2017.

This was a very pleasant read. Susan Warner writes beautifully. This is not a high drama story. It is very much like the diary of one's life, although it does have a touching storyline. So far, this is the lamplighter book with the most scriptural references I have read and one in which I learn many lessons myself of how I would react if I were in Ellen's position.

A Blessing!
From Anonymous of Wiggins, Mississippi on 8/15/2016.

This is a wonderful story! I cannot adequately describe it. It has been a blessing to me, encouraging me to lean wholly on our Lord. I highly recommend this story! Not only are the words inspiring, it is beautifully bound! Thank you, Lamplighter!