reviewsbyerin

If you love classic youth literature, you are not going to want to miss this book by debut author Anna Rose Johnson! With a style that hearkens to favorites like Lucy Maud Montgomery or Maud Hart Lovelace, I was caught up in the characters and the time period and the sweetly woven plotline.

Norvia Nelson is starting a new life. Her parents are divorced and her mother has remarried, which is scandalous in pre-WWI Michigan. On top of navigating her already delicate social standing due to the divorce, Norvia is urged keep her Indian heritage a secret. Though Norvia treasures the stories of their Ojibwe ancestors and her memories with her grandparents and great-grandparents, she knows she would face even more prejudice if their connection was uncovered.

Above all, Norvia desires to be a heroine in her own life. Can she be the heroine in her family, at her school, and among her friends? Will a dashing hero come along to play his part in her story? She wrestles with being who she wants to be while never quite knowing what to say and being uncertain about a great many things. This is so relatable!

I appreciated the faith message that shines through, offering hope that Jesus Christ is the one who remains the same when everything around us changes. That's a wonderful truth that we can always hold close.

Overall, I'd recommend this book for anyone who loves classic children's literature. The characters are delightful, and you'll be swept away with the author's style and voice.

I received my copy of this book from the author. All thoughts in this review are my own.