6 member(s) found this review helpful.
What a wondeful book! It was sad and yet inspirational. This young woman has so much inner strength and wisdom and an abundance of hope and optimism. Through tragedy after tragedy she just keeps on going simply for the sake of meeting the next day head-on. Loved it loved it loved it!

Aimee M. (
AimeeM) wrote on 2/13/2007...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I have loved this book ever since I was 9 years old, and I still do.
It is one of those stories you can never get tired of reading.
Perfect for all age groups.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Net T. (
tikibay) wrote on 6/15/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
It's funny how many people read this in school and bought their own copy. I have always loved this book since I read it in school. A must for everyone to read.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is an amazing book. i read it through school then had to go out and buy my own copy. i would recomend this book if you survival or suspence stories.

Mary G. (
mary77) wrote on 3/3/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great book and is reading level 5.5.

Anna E. (
musica65) wrote on 11/6/2008...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I read this book in 4th grade and will never forget it. So incredibly sad and touching. It is my all-time favorite book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a good historical novel of a differnt type than the usual historical fiction. It is based on a true story about a girl who was stranded without her tribe when Vikings came and attacked her village, taking slaves with them. She a strong young girl, very inspiring to read about with your daughters. There is a teachable follow up for "homeschoolers" or "afterschoolers" because you can research the girls history. Try an internet search, and include the term "California".
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
My wife's favorite kids book. "Robinson Crusoe" for pre-teen girls.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the best survival book ever.

Tabitha D. (
tabbi) wrote on 8/10/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I read this book at the perfect time in my life and it has stayed with me ever since.