• Age: 9 to 12
• Grade: 4 to 7

A compelling story of the true experiences of a United Empire Loyalist family during a critical period of Canadian history

Mary 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 is a popular author of Canadian historical fiction for young people, including The Hungry Year, Flight, Meyer's Creek, Meyer's Rebellion and the Nellie McClung Trilogy. She currently lives near the area where No Small Victory takes place, and brings much of her own experience to her writing. Her picture book, Maple Moon, is a Storytelling World Honour Title winner.

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