Evangeline for Children

Vivid paintings illustrate this story. The story, . . . the notion of alifetime of unrequited love, may seem old-fashioned, but perhaps romance nevertruly goes out of style. -- Childrenis LiteratureIn the shadow of enemy British ships, Evangeline and Gabriel invite all theAcadian villagers to come dance and celebrate young love at the coupleisengagement party. Instead of wedding toasts, the British shout out aproclamation saying, Because you refused to honor your new ruler, the Kingof England, His Majesty commands that all of your possessions be taken from youand that you be sent far away to distant lands.Shouting soldiers rip children from their mothersi arms, and Gabriel andEvangeline are pushed onto separate ships. Evangeline spends years searching andpraying for a safe reunion with her one true love, Gabriel. She follows Indianguides and smoke trails only to find she has again missed Gabriel by a few days.And while her youth and beauty gradually faded, her love for Gabriel neverdied. Read Evangeline for Children to see how these Acadiansouls are finally united as one.Couvillon, Alice W. is the author of 'Evangeline for Children' with ISBN 9781565547094 and ISBN 1565547098.