Mary Driscoll, an Irish mill girl, bobs on the waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the ship to America. She pushes on with high hopes, seeing people getting sick or even dying. She still helps out with watching younger children and helping elderly friends. When she gets to America, she is taken to work in a stuffy mill. It feels as if good times will never come. Can she get through the bad times and move on to the better?
My favorite part was when the ship arrived at the port. It was full of rejoicing, and the author described how people were kissing the ground at the harbor.
I would recommend this book to girls ages 8-12.
RATING ****
Mary
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