Over the misty blue hills cover

Over the misty blue hills

by Ruth Webb O'Dell

Captain John Denton, whom she refers to, is actually Abraham Denton III who was married to Mourning Hogg, daughter of Gideon and Judith(Pittman) Hogg. Mourning signed the charter to Big Pigeon baptist church. She refers to Abraham's father as Captain John Denton of Shendoh VA. His name was Abraham II. He was married to Mary Odell. Abraham Denton III had a son named Isaac Denton who was also a Reverend.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?