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by Leah Boden (Author)
Who is Charlotte Mason?
The Angel Orphan tells the true and inspiring story of the courageous young girl who changed the face of education in the United Kingdom and beyond. In this fictionalized biography, author Leah Boden brings to life the story of the intelligent young girl who grew to be an author and champion of education.
Charlotte Marie Shaw Mason was born in Wales and raised as an only child in the north of England. Her family struggled, but she became a self-directed learner. Orphaned as a teenager, Charlotte had a lifelong struggle with illness. Yet Charlotte persevered. She became a faithful, thoughtful female leader in the late 1900s. The Angel Orphan is a delightful tale of hope, the joy of learning, and strength of character.
Each chapter allows Charlotte Mason's story to unfold, sharing a reflective lesson from her life for children, and takes the reader on an insightful journey through the UK.
Author Biography
LEAH BODEN is wife to Dave and mother to four children. With over two decades of experience in church leadership, she has also devoted herself to youth, children's, and family work within the church and for the local education authority. Leah is a respected speaker, podcast host, and coach who passionately shares the transformative beauty of the Charlotte Mason approach to childhood, motherhood, and education. She is the author of Modern Miss Mason and lives with her family in the West Midlands, England.
