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The Prophet Calls
The Prophet Calls
The Prophet Calls
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The Prophet Calls

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Gentry Forrester feels lucky to live among God's chosen people in the Prophet's compound, but when music is outlawed, Gentry and her older brother, Tanner, sneak out of the community. When they return, all bets are off as the Prophet exercises his control.

Born into a polygamous community in the foothills of New Mexico, Gentry Forrester feels lucky to live among God's chosen, apart from the outside world and its "evils."

On her thirteenth birthday, Gentry receives a new violin from her father and, more than anything, she wants to play at the Santa Fe Music Festival with her brother, Tanner. But then the Prophet calls from prison and announces he has outlawed music in their community and now forbids women to leave.

Determined to play, Gentry and Tanner sneak out. But once they return, the Prophet exercises control from prison, and it has devastating consequences for Gentry and her family. Soon, everything Gentry has known is turned upside down. She begins to question the Prophet's teachings and his revelations, especially when his latest orders put Gentry's family in danger. Can Gentry find a way to protect herself and her family from the Prophet and escape the only life she's ever known?

This realistic, powerful story of family, bravery, and following your dreams is a can't-miss debut novel from Melanie Sumrow.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherYellow Jacket
Release dateNov 6, 2018
ISBN9781499808131
The Prophet Calls
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Melanie Sumrow

Melanie Sumrow is a middle grade and young adult author. The Prophet Calls is her debut novel. Find out more about her at melaniesumrow.com.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Enjoyed this story a lot - I am from New Mexico so that made me enjoy
    It even more.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The Prophet Calls is a story about a polygamist cult in New Mexico. It is a middle grade book and approaches all that you can imagine would be involved in that lifestyle with a middle grade lens. It is a page turner, the action never stops and several times I got pretty worried for the MC. The adults in the story don’t do anything to help the kids and so thirteen year old Gentry and her siblings have to rescue themselves from the life they were born into.

    For awhile its unclear if Gentry will actually find a way to escape this life, but after her arranged marriage is announced she realizes that she has to leave while she still has the chance.

    I don’t know that I would hand it universally to the younger end of the age range, but certainly kids in junior high would enjoy the adventure and look into a very different lifestyle.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book was fascinating! Gentry, a young girl growing up in a polygamous, religious cult in New Mexico just wants to be able to do what she loves, play music, but the Prophet forbids it. This book offers a unique perspective for students and adults alike!

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The Prophet Calls - Melanie Sumrow

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