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OverviewHigh-spirited young Jane is excited to be part of Mr. Mercer's plan to bring Civil War widows and orphans to Washington Territory--but life out west isn't at all what she expected. Washington Territory is just the place for men of broad mind and sturdy constitution--and girls too, Jane figures, or Mr. Mercer wouldn't have allowed her to come on his expedition to bring unmarried girls and Civil War widows out west. Jane's constitution is sturdy enough. She's been taking care of her baby brother ever since Papa was killed in the war and her young stepmother had to start working long days at the mill. The problem, she fears, is her mind. It might not be suitably broad because she had to leave school to take care of little Jer. Still, a new life awaits in Washington Territory, and Jane plans to make the best of it. Except Seattle doesn't turn out to be quite as advertised. In this rough-and-tumble frontier town, Jane is going to need every bit of that broad mind and sturdy constitution--not to mention a good sense of humor and a stubborn streak a mile wide. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J Anderson CoatsPublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Simon & Schuster Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781481464963ISBN 10: 1481464965 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 28 February 2017 Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"* ""The strength of the novel comes from its characterization, especially Jane's, whose point of view becomes more reliable as she matures. This one's a keeper.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews, starred review"" ""Coats . . . shows considerable versatility in creating very different but equally vivid historical settings and characters. . . . A rewarding chapter book for historical fiction fans.""-- ""Booklist"" ""Readers will enjoy the twists and turns of the young protagonist's life in this fast-paced novel. . . . Fans of Avi's historical fiction and graduates of Little House on the Prairie will find this a satisfying read.""-- ""School Library Journal""" * The strength of the novel comes from its characterization, especially Jane's, whose point of view becomes more reliable as she matures. This one's a keeper. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Coats . . . shows considerable versatility in creating very different but equally vivid historical settings and characters. . . . A rewarding chapter book for historical fiction fans. --Booklist Readers will enjoy the twists and turns of the young protagonist's life in this fast-paced novel. . . . Fans of Avi's historical fiction and graduates of Little House on the Prairie will find this a satisfying read. --School Library Journal Author InformationJ. Anderson Coats has master's degrees in history and library science and has published short stories in numerous literary magazines and anthologies. She is the author of the acclaimed novels The Wicked and the Just, The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming, R Is for Rebel, The Green Children of Woolpit, and The Night Ride, as well as A Season Most Unfair. She lives with her family in Washington State. Visit her at JAndersonCoats.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |