Prospect Hill

Author Kim Seigh has captured life in 20th century Johnstown, PA, and follows the lives of a struggling family as they celebrate the victories of life and the defeats. This book offers a slice of life that is quickly slipping away from our children. Inspired by her own family history, the characters are very real and Prospect Hill brings history to life in a memorable, entertaining way by introducing you to a family you will never forget. This is a wonderful adjunct to middle school history and social studies classes. Mrs. Seigh has a wealth of photographs from the late 1800's and early 1900's and is definitely well versed and knowledgeable on her subject. Students will gain an insight to family living and how our ancestors lived, worked, and played in an era so different from our own.Seigh, Kimberly S. is the author of 'Prospect Hill', published 2007 under ISBN 9780929915609 and ISBN 0929915607.