One Step Back in History, Two Steps Forward in Unity
Connie is an outgoing 6th grader in an Indiana school. As a Christian, she tries to build a relationship with her classmates, including Amelia. New to Indiana, Amelia ignores Connie because she has adopted her father's negative views about people of color. But Connie doesn't understand. Miss Hilton, the teacher, sees the impasse between the two girls. In response, she gives the girls an assignment: create an historical fiction story that will be entered into a writing contest.
Through a series of events and prayers from others, Connie and Amelia create a story that changes lives. Complete with a video conference meeting with George Washington, the first President of the United States, The Assignment that Changed History is a heartwarming story of forgiveness, teamwork and racial healing.
About the Author
Annette McFarlane lives with a passion to follow what God instructs in His Word and in the Great Commission: to be a doer of the Word, and not a hearer only. She has written two children’s books, Miss Purtell’s Challenge and Gregory’s Standing Ovation, along with her current work, The Assignment that Changed History, in obedience to that call. Annette holds a B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership and received an Honors Award for Best Research Thesis on Rhyme and Song in Aiding Memorization. She also holds a two-year Bible teaching certification from Rhema Bible College. Born in Lansing, Michigan, Annette and her husband, Arthur, are current residents of Northern Indiana. Together, they have three adult children and are proud to call themselves grandparents.
