I really liked this book because I like learning and reading about the olden times. And I also liked Batya as a character.

I like it because it was interesting. Batia did lot of things with wood.

It was a great book! Though the beginning was kind of a little bit sad, the ending was great! You choose this book!

There are sad and good parts sad, her little becoming deaf. good when she helped with the horse's after the fire.

I would definitely recommend this book; it was really interesting! When I first saw it, I did not think I would like it, but reading it definitely changed my mind! The book is about a girl named Batya who loves to carve, but only boys can. When she flees to New York with her family, she hopes things will be different, but they aren't. I like this book because Batya isn't afraid to stand up and show people what she can do.