Escape from slavery

Best friend and sister to Samantha

1970's

Family and friendship are worth more than anything you could ever own

a courageous girl who finds freedom and works to bring her family back together

Divorced parents

Best Friend to Marie-Grace

1800's during the Civil War in Philadelphia

Change isn't easy, but sometimes you can use it to make things better

a fun-loving girl who faces big changes—and creates a few of her own

Scared that her family would be taken away

Best Friend Ivy

1800's New Orleans

A family's love can help you through terrible times and keep dreams alive

A daring girl who learns to make a difference in the beloved city she's always called home

Sickness is spreading

Best friend Kit

Early 1900's in New York

A person's worth isn't measured by wealth.
Have you ever helped a friend when she needed it most?

a girl who believes in fairy tales and happy endings, would do almost anything to help her best friend,

Families affected by the Great Depression

Best Friend is her Mother, and later Sarah

1900's in Ohio

With courage, compassion, and a true friend, you can get through the worst of times.

A hard-working girl who needs to be useful to the people she loves.