"A vibrant, fast-paced . . . adventure that explores American history . . .
Johann Schultz is an indentured servant from Germany. After seven years of hard work, he is set to earn his freedom in 1755 . . . Once Johann gains his personal liberation, he plans to free an enslaved person named Cuffy that he has worked alongside. But first Johann must survive action in the French and Indian War . . . Everything from the Civil War and World War II to the Iraq War . . . the westward expansion of the railroad and the rising popularity of jazz in the 1920s.
. . . the descendants of Johann, Cuffy, and other main players, experience the vast, difficult moments of American life . . . This swiftly paced, richly detailed survey is a grand undertaking . . . excitement stems from seeing what will happen to the main characters and their relatives . . .
This whirlwind tour can certainly teach the audience many valuable historical lessons."-- Kirkus Reviews