• Age: 12 to 14
• Grade: 7 to 9

A compelling story of the true experiences of a United Empire Loyalist family during a critical period of Canadian historyMary Meyers is typical of any nineteen-year-old. She longs for adventure--and for freedom to live her own life.But in the year 1786, and the realities that face newly settled United Empire Loyalist families like Mary's are often harsh. In this continuation of the Meyers family saga that began with the author's first novel, Flight, Mary must come to terms with danger, the survival of her family, and love."

Connie Brummel Crook has written several stories about United Empire Loyalist. She was born in the area where this story takes place and currently lives in Peterborough, Ontario. Flight, Meyer's Creek and the Nellie McClung Trilogy are all novels from Fitzhenry & Whiteside Kids. Her picture book, Maple Moon is a Storytelling World Honor Title winner.

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