Emily Hurst Pritchett

Emily grew up in the hills of western New York. She spent many summers visiting her grandmother’s house in Virginia, where she loved to sit on the porch and watch the fireflies. She studied illustration at Brigham Young University before moving back to the East Coast. She loves to read books for kids and grown-ups, sing, dance, and play video games. She currently lives in Boston with her husband and son. To see more of Emily's work, visit her on her website.

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Books

The Ride of Molly Tynes: A Tale Passed Down

$14.95

written by Mary Alice Barksdale and Donna Jessie Fogelsong

illustrated Emily Hurst Pritchett

When Molly Tynes learns of an impending attack on a neighboring town, she mounts her horse without hesitation, risking life and limb to warn and protect her community. Four mountains, rough trails, and wild animals stand between Molly and her journey’s end. Through this legendary tale of a courageous Civil War-era woman, the storytelling tradition of Southwest Virginia lives on.

PRAISE FOR THE RIDE OF MOLLY TYNES:

“The Ride of Molly Tynes is a tale well remembered and very well told. . . . Molly’s story will inspire parents and children alike to be their very best selves and to face hard times with bravery and confidence.”

   — Susan Weiner, author of Pirates and Spooks, Beware! and Before the Foundation of the World

“I wish my grandma could have had stories like this to tell me when I was a child—the story of one young woman’s selflessness, daring, and bravery. Molly Tynes is an inspiration not only for young girls but for us all.”

   — Ted Lewin, author and illustrator of more than 170 books for children

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