Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780590320238
ISBN number: 0590320238
Label: Scholastic
Manufacturer: Scholastic
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 184
Printing Date: 1983-01
Publishing house: Scholastic
Age index: Ages 9-12
Sale Popularity Level: 2019589
Studio: Scholastic
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When her parents die suddenly leaving only a little money and one-way passages to Canada, a young Scottish girl decides she and her four-year-old brother will pursue family plans to relocate.
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Young Elspeth and Robbie must flee Scotland when they are suddenly orphaned and will be separated by the 19th century welfare system. They escape to Canada, only to find incredible difficulties and adventures as Elspeth tries to care for wee Robbie. Each chapter brings new challenges as they join an emigrant movement to the western prairies. Will they survive? Can they manage to stay together in spite of all the forces working against them? The anticipation keeps the pages turning. Ages 11-adult will enjoy this adventure based in a historical setting.
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