Zellie Blake Massachusetts, 1834
With more than a quarter of a million copies in print, American Diaries has a loyal following among fans of American Girls and Dear America. Memorable heroines and exciting plots keep historical fiction lovers hungry for each addition to the series. And the rich period detail makes the series perfect for classroom or home schooling use. Orphaned twelve-year-old Zellie is desperate, working long hours in the mill and trying to care for her younger brother, until an unlikely friendship provides hope -- and the promise of a new family.