Rosa's Quest
By Anna Potter Wright (1904)
Rosa has overheard that her mother will soon be going to the "Home over there." But it's a place that Rosa has never heard of before, and she longs to know how a person gets there. A kind lady tells Rosa that the home is very sweet and that there is no more hunger and sickness there, but Rosa must part from her before she hears the way to the beautiful land. Will Rosa ever see her again and learn how to go to the beautiful land? And why has no one ever told Rosa about it before? Come with Rosa on her quest for Heaven, and you may find yourself challenged by the need to be telling others yourself!
Character Lessons:
Gospel Responsibility, Prayer, Consecration.
Elements for Parental Consideration:
"Queer" = odd (4); Mrs. Gray complains frequently, and is sharp-tongued and proud; she calls Rosa "lazy", and at one point threatens to whip her; Spoiler: Mrs. Gray receives Christ and her life changes.
*Spoiler: Rosa's mother dies, and the little girl thinks she is only asleep and tries to keep the cooling body warm.
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