About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with a sense of displacement, feeling like they do not fit in, or navigating a season of significant hardship. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels small in a big world and needs to see that inner resolve and a clear vision can lead to security. Set in the 1700s, the story follows Charlie, a boy sent from England to America as an indentured servant. After escaping a harsh master, he must survive on his own while holding onto his dream of building a permanent home. It is a slim, accessible chapter book that tackles heavy themes of injustice and poverty with a steady, hopeful hand. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's desire for agency and physical safety while modeling quiet resilience.
