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Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the feeling of being an outsider or when they need to understand that standing up for one's personal truth sometimes requires great courage and sacrifice. This historical narrative follows Roger Williams and his young son as they flee religious persecution in the dead of winter, eventually founding the colony of Rhode Island. It beautifully balances the heavy themes of exile and fear with the warmth of unexpected friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. For children aged 7 to 9, it serves as a gentle introduction to the concepts of religious freedom and the vital importance of building bridges between different cultures.
