By Eleanor Spence (From Adam to Us Units 24-25)

This novel tells of a young English woman taking a group of orphans from England to Australia in the early 1800s.

See the Notes to Parents on the Literature in the Answer Key.

Cassie crouched below the school room window.” I only wish it were more definite Bella”  the Vicar  was saying. You won’t know until you reach the colony just wear or of what value your land grant will be. It could be miles from civilization and then, however, will you manage With all those children?