The Journey of the Shadow Bairns
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Suddenly orphaned in March 1903, with no immediate family to care for them, 13-year-old Elspeth MacDonald and her four-year-old brother Robbie faced separation: She would be given work as a maid; he... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0394945115
ISBN13:9780394945118
Release Date:September 1980
Publisher:Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Length:177 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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Journey of the Shadow Bairns
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Young Elspeth and Robbie must flee Scotland when they are suddenly orphaned and will be separated by the 19th century welfare system. They escape to Canada, only to find incredible difficulties and adventures as Elspeth tries to care for wee Robbie. Each chapter brings new challenges as they join an emigrant movement to the western prairies. Will they survive? Can they manage to stay together in spite of all the forces working against them? The anticipation keeps the pages turning. Ages 11-adult will enjoy this adventure based in a historical setting.
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