
By Wil Mara, Lluis Farre (Illustrator)
Part of the If You Were a Kid series
Two kids face a harsh winter storm, testing their survival skills in colonial America.
In 1724, Charlotte Sheppard must care for her siblings and farm during a fierce storm, with her mother ill and father away. Her friend Elijah fears his family might return to Holland after numerous setbacks. Together, they navigate the challenges of colonial life, repairing damage and ensuring their families' survival. Will their resilience be enough to overcome the storm's aftermath?
Get a first hand look into the early days the North American Colonies.It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Readers (Ages 7-9) will join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.
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