The Sheepish Scribe

When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Unique story about a touchy subject that is well handled. As a former homeschooler who likes denim jumpers, wears clogs and enjoys the benefits of homesteading, there are parts of this book that could have been offensive. The story could have devolved in a bashing of homeschooling and strict conservative Christianity, but it didn't. It points out the extremes and how they can effect those involved.

The characters are likeable, believable and individual. Not a small task when there are so many children involved in one story! I found it refreshing to read a story that wasn't about the only child. Writing a full family situation is challenging, but it makes the story just that much richer.

I highly recommend this book for someone who wants a good story that is different from a boy-meets-girl romance but still has a good romantic element to it.