Journey of Shadow Brns

by Margaret J. Anderson

Book Overview

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

Customer Reviews

Journey of the Shadow Bairns

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.