Ruth Eitzen

A Quaker family living in Ohio in the early 1800's makes peace with a Shawnee Indian tribe during a very troubled time. From the example of his father, young Abe learns the power of love to overcome hate. This edition published by special arrangement with Herald Press, Harrisonburg, VA.

This book sparked imaginative tales with vibrant colors. This book was about the ark being built but inside the tale was a boy and his bird. This bird was white and plain in color but made the journey to find land and brought back an olive twig.

Age Appropriateness: Older Primary
Genre: Historic Fiction
Critique: This is a historically accurate, detailed story based on the relationship between one colonial family and the Native Americans around them. This book is a good example of setting because the setting is described clearly, making it easy to imagine.