The Road to Home (Remembrance Nye)

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Following Journey to Nowhere and Frozen Summer this is the third novel in a powerful American pioneer trilogy. "I knew I couldnt count on Papa any more because no matter what he promised he wasnt reliable. But he had given me enough money to provide us food and shelter for a week. I held in my hand the power to get us home." Since her mother passed away thirteen year old Remembrance "Mem" Nye is looking forward to the comfort of her grandmothers arms and help in caring for her two younger siblings. But when her familys covered wagon reaches Rome New York just as the digging of the Erie Canal gets under way Mems father decides to delay their journey home to join the canal crew. Soon it becomes apparent that Papa has no intention of making the rest of the trip to Connecticut or of watching over his family. Mem resolves to take the children to Connecticut herself--even if it means traveling by foot with very limited funds. Will the challenges be too much for even Mems courageous spirit? Mary Jane Auch brings her gripping pioneer trilogy to a satisfying close in this realistic portrayal of a brave young womans struggle during a difficult period in history.