The pleasant rhythm of life changes abruptly for thirteen-year-old Aderyn when her father, unjustly accused in the political upheavals of 19th century Ireland, is forced to leave his family behind and flee to the New World.
My 6th grade English teacher wrote this book (when I was in 6th grade). I've had it on my shelf (signed) since 1983. I'm finally reading it :-)
Not bad. It is historical fiction about the Irish Potato famine, so it's not fun and happy, but it's a good way to learn about that time at about a 5th/6th grade level.