In 1884 Barbara Baum and her family are leaving Burnt Cabins in PA and are traveling west to Mead's Crossing. Fortunately, her best friends,Trudy and Tess along with their mother and brother Philip are joining them on this adventure. Their fathers are already preparing the property. Jonas, Barbara's brother and Philip lead the mothers and daughters across the wilderness where they encounter dangerous and challenging circumstances.
The author immerses readers in this time period. Although the readers will learn a lot, the writing is not didactic The characters are credible. I read this book in one sitting. I would recommend having children learning about colonial America and colonial PA to read this book.
Garth William's illustrations are always a delight and a positive addition!
This book and Bread and Butter Indian are based on the author's husband's great-great-grandmother's journals.
*Highly recommend.
Pair with Laura Ingalls Wilder books
-Borrowed via ILL.
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