Patterns on the Wall by Elizabeth Yates

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Level 7/8 Things are not easy for Jared Austin, but with hard work and indomitable perseverance, he turns his life into something beautiful, just like the walls that he stencils. This historical fiction novel features fascinating character development, an engaging and unpredictable plot, and wonderful insights into life in New England during the early 1800s, including the “frozen year” of 1816. Elizabeth Yates has woven in moving messages of kindness, gratitude to God, faith, appreciation of nature, hard work, love of learning, self-improvement, optimism, humility, long-suffering, and patience. 164 pages Perfect binding This book is integrated with the High School 1 Language Arts Course and is included in the High School 1 Course Set. Please note: This book is also published under the title The Journeyman.