Added to collection 2004 school year from donation.

In 1835, Ellie, Max and their father set sail from England to a new life in Upper Canada. Once there, Father leaves the children with another family while he travels alone to find land and build a cabin. Homesick and unused to pioneer life, Ellie makes an enemy of Mary, who dislikes Ellie's fine clothes and London manners. But as the days go by, Ellie's troubles are replaced by a growing fear. Where is Father? Why hasn't he come back for them?