- third in “Beyond the Orphan Train” series, set in 1908
- one hot summer, a large family moves to begin a homestead on the prairie
- brief bullying (which resolves itself within a few chapters)
- character-building lessons are learned*
- clean language
Type: chapter book
Ages: 7-12
Author: Arleta Richardson
*Not only by the people in the book, but also by the readers! And it doesn’t feel like it’s preaching at you either, though many of the lessons are biblical.
The author has done another fine job in this next installment of the series. We especially love that it’s based on real people from the past. It’s best to read it in order, so pick up the first one first. You’ll be hooked!