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The first time I read this one was almost 10 years ago to my older girls. We just finished reading it again, they were able to understand it this time :) and my little ones enjoyed it as well. This book inspired me to keep a garden and gave me a love for flowers, roses in particular. The father draws lessons from the flowers he cultivates and so he cultivates a love for the Savior in his daughter which enables her to persevere through many trials. Definitely a must buy! We have about 20 Lamplighters and this is my absolute favorite! I think "Hedge of Thorns" is 2nd. If you don't have much interest in flowers, you will when your done with this book! :)



  The Basket of Flowers
Author: Christoph von Schmid
Written in: 1878
Pages: 168

The Basket of Flowers is part of the Fireside Collection and the Von Schmid Collection.

This first book of the Lamplighter Rare Collector Series continues to be a best-seller. James, the king's gardener, teaches his 15-year-old daughter Mary all the principles of godliness through his flowers. She is falsely accused of stealing, and the penalty is death. Mary remembers her father had taught her: that it is better to die for the truth than to live for a lie, and that the worst pillow to sleep on is the pillow of a guilty conscience! This story will change your life forever!

"I am giving The Basket of Flowers to my grandchildren. I have no doubt they will devour it." -Elisabeth Elliot

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