This, like all of Marguerite Vance's novels is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings.

Mother Mary Alphonsa was Rose Hawthorne Lathrop. She and her husband converted to Roman Catholicism. She founded a hospital providing free care for cancer victims. After being widowed, she became a nun, founding a Dominican Order.

This was not one of my favorites, but admittedly that is probably because the religious aspects went somewhat over my head. From the book, I really didn't understand the extent of her accomplishments. Having read more about them, I would probably be interested in an adult biography. I think that Catholic families would probably enjoy this more. ( )