This story of Katie’s journey taught us a lot about faith, courage, and forgiving, all while being entertained with one adventure after another. We also learned a lot about the time period and the harsh circumstances facing the early settlers.

It felt like there was a new adventure right on the heels of the last one in this exciting book about a family and how they overcame several hardships. Grace and forgiveness are practiced again and again as the family seeks religious freedom and a place to call home. Katie grows and though they don’t have the best circumstances, she is willing to help her family and others with bravery and kindness, showing compassion where there was previously anger.

This was a very nice book. It was exciting- at times, we didn’t want to stop reading it. One of the main themes of the story deals with forgiveness “How can you ever forgive someone who has been very mean to you?” Because God says that this is what you should do. The characters in this book learn that through forgiveness you can even find friendship.