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Jill's Red Bag
Jill is relentless in her desire to see others give their tithe to God. She and her siblings love to act out the stories that they have read about. After hearing the story of Jacob at Bethel, Jill determines to do more than play the story of Jacob. She begins a crusade to reach the Golden City by setting up her own altar and giving her tithe to God. On the way to the Golden City, she learns the valuable lesson that God seeks much more than the treasure of the traveler. Jack and Bumps demonstrate how effectively young people can be at doing the work of God regardless of their age.
209 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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Amy Le Feuvre
162 books53 followersAmelia Sophia Le Feuvre (1861-1929) was born in Blackheath, London, England in 1861.
She grew up in a large family which employed a governess for the children's education. Her father worked as a Surveyor at H. M. Customs. Her grandfather, James Mainguy, was a reverend in Guernsey.
She dedicated her life to writing and wrote many books and stories that are filled with Biblical principles and her popularity began in the 1890s and continued for over three decades. She also wrote for magazines like 'Sunday at Home' and 'The Quiver'. Her writing was typical of the new approach of the evangelical writers to the young reader and, like many of the writers of the period she was particularly fond of the "quaint" child, "old fashioned" with delicate health, a type modelled on Paul Dombey. She also wrote of family life, specialising in the outwardly naughty child, the odd one out, whose motives are consistently misunderstood by the adults.
Her publishers included Revell in Chicago, Dodd Mead in New York, the Religious Tract Society in London, and Hodder and Stoughton in London and latterly the Lutterworth Press kept her works in print.
She died at Exeter, Devon, on 29 April 1929 after 68 fruitful years.
Her first book, 'Eric's Good News', was published in 1894 and her last, 'A Strange Courtship' was published posthumously in 1931. She wrote more than 65 books in her career, including at least one, 'Laddie's Choice' (1912), using the pseudonym Mary Thurston Dodge.
Note: Her exact date of birth is not known, she was born in the first quarter of 1861 so the date of 1 March has been used for convenience.
She grew up in a large family which employed a governess for the children's education. Her father worked as a Surveyor at H. M. Customs. Her grandfather, James Mainguy, was a reverend in Guernsey.
She dedicated her life to writing and wrote many books and stories that are filled with Biblical principles and her popularity began in the 1890s and continued for over three decades. She also wrote for magazines like 'Sunday at Home' and 'The Quiver'. Her writing was typical of the new approach of the evangelical writers to the young reader and, like many of the writers of the period she was particularly fond of the "quaint" child, "old fashioned" with delicate health, a type modelled on Paul Dombey. She also wrote of family life, specialising in the outwardly naughty child, the odd one out, whose motives are consistently misunderstood by the adults.
Her publishers included Revell in Chicago, Dodd Mead in New York, the Religious Tract Society in London, and Hodder and Stoughton in London and latterly the Lutterworth Press kept her works in print.
She died at Exeter, Devon, on 29 April 1929 after 68 fruitful years.
Her first book, 'Eric's Good News', was published in 1894 and her last, 'A Strange Courtship' was published posthumously in 1931. She wrote more than 65 books in her career, including at least one, 'Laddie's Choice' (1912), using the pseudonym Mary Thurston Dodge.
Note: Her exact date of birth is not known, she was born in the first quarter of 1861 so the date of 1 March has been used for convenience.
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April 21, 2021
It's a sweet and cute little book with a heavy emphasis on teaching the concept of tithing. It's a bit childish in spots, but the overall story itself more than makes up for it.
January 16, 2015
Another fantastic book from Lamplighter publishing. Can't wait to read to my kids. This is a great book to teach/reinforce how and why we give a tenth of our money back to God our Father who gives us everything.
March 2, 2017
I did not enjoy this as much as Teddy's Button by Amy Le Feuvre, but it was still a cute story with a good moral.
June 27, 2018
Out of all the books by Amy Le Feuvre that I've read I have to say to say I like this one the least. Simply because the main protagonist, Jill, treats her younger sister like the dirt beneath her feet pretty much for the entire book, then acts all superior since she's training herself to go to God's Kingdom. Like, wtf??? No one told this girl that kindliness towards others, especially younger siblings that look up to you, is God's work in itself? Really?
That aside, the book like the rest of Amy Le Feuvre's works, is well written, with well drawn characters. It also shows upper class Victorian English life realistically.
That aside, the book like the rest of Amy Le Feuvre's works, is well written, with well drawn characters. It also shows upper class Victorian English life realistically.
June 7, 2023
Sweet story
I read this story with my granddaughter for a book report for fourth grade. It's a good story and we summarized each chapter as we read them. It's a little over 100 pages so very doable. My granddaughter loved the characters, especially Jill who is a "take charge character. I liked the tutor who seemed much older than her age because of tragedy in her. We highly recommend.
I read this story with my granddaughter for a book report for fourth grade. It's a good story and we summarized each chapter as we read them. It's a little over 100 pages so very doable. My granddaughter loved the characters, especially Jill who is a "take charge character. I liked the tutor who seemed much older than her age because of tragedy in her. We highly recommend.
April 19, 2018
A very fine story
I was not prepared to enjoy this story as much as I did. It is at times laugh out loud funny with characters so real you end up caring about them. It was like watching a classic movie when humor was without harshness.
I am going to read everything else Ms Le Feuvre has written, hopefully there's more.
I was not prepared to enjoy this story as much as I did. It is at times laugh out loud funny with characters so real you end up caring about them. It was like watching a classic movie when humor was without harshness.
I am going to read everything else Ms Le Feuvre has written, hopefully there's more.
May 2, 2019
Originally Published in 1903.
Three very imaginative and naughty children do their best (kind of) to be good. The Bible verse - “Of Thine own have we given Thee.” plays a big part in this short novel.
Cute, charming, and thought-provoking. Very good story. I recommend you also read The Carved Cupboard by this author. Very good.
Three very imaginative and naughty children do their best (kind of) to be good. The Bible verse - “Of Thine own have we given Thee.” plays a big part in this short novel.
Cute, charming, and thought-provoking. Very good story. I recommend you also read The Carved Cupboard by this author. Very good.
November 1, 2019
A Wonderful book with a good message.
This is a delightful story of three young children orphaned and in the care of an older sister. It brings out the true meaning of love on every level.
This is a delightful story of three young children orphaned and in the care of an older sister. It brings out the true meaning of love on every level.
January 13, 2020
Good Story with an Important Lesson. Overall, this is a good short story for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, the kindle version does not have the illustrations that were in the original publication.
April 7, 2018
A wonderful story obout stewardship and discovery. I will be recommending this book to my grandchildren and nieces
July 5, 2018
Sweet
It was a sweet little story. Quick read, I would think it suitable for young teens who enjoy older books
It was a sweet little story. Quick read, I would think it suitable for young teens who enjoy older books
July 31, 2022
Such a wonderfully touching story. The story of "The Golden City" will stick with me for a long time.
December 28, 2015
A wonderful book
Oh I love this book. it can be read by children. It has some very hilarious scenes even though it deals with a very serious subject matter. This enlightening book should be added to every one's library.
Just couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book for it is well
-written and pleasing to read. My Congratulations to the author
Oh I love this book. it can be read by children. It has some very hilarious scenes even though it deals with a very serious subject matter. This enlightening book should be added to every one's library.
Just couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book for it is well
-written and pleasing to read. My Congratulations to the author
February 3, 2009
This is one we read aloud as a family and it was wonderful! Christian values are taught throughout with the story being about well meaning, but mischievious children who learn unexpected lessons from their new governess.
February 16, 2015
Jill's Red Bag
This might be called a children's story for the main characters are Jill, Jack, and Bumps. They are three siblings who learn a great lesson of faith from the adults around them. Enjoy!
This might be called a children's story for the main characters are Jill, Jack, and Bumps. They are three siblings who learn a great lesson of faith from the adults around them. Enjoy!
February 1, 2013
Read aloud to the kids- they loved it.
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