Terpsichore and her family move to Alaska during the Great Depression through a plan of FDR. As she and her family adjust to the meager resources and delayed building projects, Terpsichore discovers ways she can utilize her gifts and interests (like starting a library and growing massive pumpkins).
This novel is brimming with interesting details based on a real-life colony called Palmer. Ms. Dagg thoroughly researched this time period and provides numerous opportunities to bolt down "rabbit trails".
At first I was not sure if I was going to enjoy this story but when Terpsichore and her family arrived at the Alaska village, the plot became more interesting. Another reason I did not fully embrace this novel was I am not a fan of FDR and his New Deal. I sided with Terpsichore's father! Also, I do not know if I had a favorite character and am leaning to the opinion that the character development was lacking.
*I can highly recommend this book for its solid historical information, descriptive setting, and excellent writing style.
-Borrowed from the library.
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