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Trial at the Ridge
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Just as he mounted, there came a breath of wind. It was not much, but it was enough. The nearby tree suddenly dumped the snow from its branches, sending up a cloud of powdery white. The chilling load plopped onto the back of Ben, who stood beneath. With a startled yelp, the red-and-white patched border collie shot forward, directly underneath Snowstorm.
Chaos ensued. Whinnying shrilly, Snowstorm lurched backward. Instinctively, Josephine dodged sideways right to the ridge’s edge to avoid a collision, and one of her groping hooves found nothing but thin air behind. Slipping on the wet rocks, the mare lunged forward. She succeeded in regaining her footing, but not before the sudden, jolting movements dislodged Father’s one-handed grip on her mane. Clawing desperately for a handhold, Father tumbled from Josephine’s back and disappeared over the edge of the ridge.
Following five peaceful years, foreclosure threatens the Whitlock family’s farm. After Father’s accident, Nathanael and William take upon themselves the responsibility of coming up with a solution. Their ideas, however, are continually thwarted by an unseen opponent, and a ferocious predator threatens the farm throughout the duration of the thirty-day trial.
“I would highly recommend, Trial at the Ridge to young and old alike. It is triumphant. And the story is not without suspense. It glorifies God in that patience, kindness, self-control, and faithfulness are practiced by the characters in this good book.”
(A. B. age 14)
“I am always on the lookout for good, wholesome, character-building books to read aloud to my children, and I can honestly say that Kinsey’s Trial at the Ridge is a winner! Not only do I find it a delight to read the rich, descriptive language that she uses in her story, but I also find myself gently transported back into a specific time in history. There, I get to meet and be inspired by characters that are strong in spirit and faith, who, when faced with life’s demands and challenges, seek to love, to be courageous, and to choose the good – again and again. My children and I need that kind of example and encouragement.”
(Homeschool Mom)
“Trial at the Ridge is a fascinating, intriguing story of hope and despair, strife and healing, sacrifice and blessing, and faith in a God who never fails. It takes a complete disaster and illustrates the beautiful fact that our God, indeed, can work all things for good. Cleverly written to appeal to all ages, this exciting tale will intrigue young and old alike. A definite must-read!”
(Shanie Gettis, Editor in Chief, Girls 4 Glory magazine)
Author’s Note
While these books are not intended to be a “series” and can be read and enjoyed in any order, they do contain some of the same characters at different stages of their lives. Chronologically, Trial at the Ridge comes before Prisoner of War.