“Fire and Forgiveness is a thoughtful, beautifully-illustrated work that emphasizes stories of kindness and mercy during a time of war. The intimate tale…makes the past seem real and presents a reassuring message for the future, reminding us how human goodness can triumph over violence and fear.”—Martha Moody, author of bestseller Best Friends
“As the Civil War moves closer to Columbia, two girls in a convent school carry on their own battle. It’s exciting to see another ‘forgotten’ Civil War story brought vividly to life for today’s readers.”—Kathy Cannon Wiechman, author of Like a River: A Civil War Novel
“In Fire and Forgiveness, Martha Dunsky has successfully woven the life-long lesson of making peace in the face of conflict, while Monica Wyrick´s handsome illustrations provide a dynamic visual interpretation of Columbia´s burning during the Civil War.” —John Sherrer, Historic Columbia
“As Mother Baptista said, ‘If you want to have any peace in this world, it must begin with the children.’ Amid the horrors of war, terrified children, and a burning city, Dunsky deftly emphasizes this truth. In addition to all that, it’s a page turner!” —Fran Hawk, author of The H. L. Hunley Submarine: History and Mystery from the Civil War