About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a significant life transition or struggling to find their place in a world that feels unfamiliar. While set during the 1704 raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts, this story is less about the mechanics of history and more about the internal journey of seven year old Eunice Williams as she is uprooted from her Puritan community and adopted into a Mohawk family. It is a poignant exploration of how identity can be fluid and how the heart can learn to love a new home even after a devastating loss. Parents will appreciate the way it handles themes of grief and cultural adaptation with nuance and empathy. It is ideal for mature middle grade readers who are ready to explore the complexities of belonging and the idea that there are multiple sides to every historical conflict.
