When I was little, some kids in my class loved the Little House on the Prairie books because of all the interesting historical details. I tried to read them, but I lost interest because of the way they presented Native American characters. That's why I'm so happy that I selected this beautifully written book. It's rich in all the details of daily life in pioneer times that make the Little House books favorites even today, but it also tells stories that deserve to be told: about Jewish families who fled persecution in Eastern Europe to start a new farming life in America, as well as the Dakota families whose land was taken from them for these immigrant families to live on. Another thing I loved about this book is that the land itself became a character. I've been to North Dakota and the descriptions of the open land and big sky are perfect. I think the author must be from that area, she knows it so well.

very very very very good

It is a great book. There are bullies, but other than that, it's amazing.

This is a good book if you are interested in the subject of the Holocaust. To explain a bit about the book while trying NOT to give a bunch of stuff away, this book is about a Ukrainian girl who is forced to leave her home because of the dangers of the Holocaust, and start a new life on the North Dakota prairie. I enjoyed this book because it shows how important it is to care about people who are different than you, even if you don't share the same likes or beliefs. And also, I LOVE TO REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE--EEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a good book. you should read it!