Barbara Haworth-Attard

This was a really interesting historical fiction, about an event in Canadian history most people seem to be unaware of. It was a ridiculously quick read, and the MC acted really young, but it was sweet.

This is the fourth Haworth-Attard I've read. I always enjoy her books.

The family in this story frustrates me. Arthur is pretty much a slave they picked up for free. He’s a CHILD. ugh. The mother and oldest daughter make me the most mad. Stupid old-timey people. I couldn’t imagine treating a child so poorly. And to know that in real life they were treated worse just blows my mind. What the hell Canada?!

I love period pieces set during war times. I especially love that this is set in London Ontario. I like being able to recognize places and things and helps put me into the story a lot better.

I really liked this book.

It was a little predictable, but the story was good. I couldn't put it down.