Evangeline's Journey

A solid historical fiction choice for teachers to recommend as a read-along for students learning about Colonial America and British North America. -- Katherine Magyarody * School Library Journal *
Inspired by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1847 classic “Evangeline,” this romantic, atmospheric tale of love thwarted, (seemingly) lost, and then found, is a testimony to true devotion. . . Helpful back matter and author's notes bolster this moving work of historical fiction about a lesser-known event in North American history. -- Barbara Ward * Booklist *
An earnest reimagining of an epic poem with a rich sense of history and place, framed in light romance. * Kirkus Reviews *
The poem “Evangeline” was celebrated in the 19th century, and this contemporary novel is a classic in its own right, accessible and appealing to all ages. It too illuminates the variegated life in the colonies before the Revolutionary War, but in an engaging style with an ending that stirs more satisfying emotions. Evangeline’s struggles embody that of any refugee forced to leave their homeland, trying to survive and create a new life among strangers. Evangeline’s Journey will be an excellent addition to school libraries. -- Jinny Webber * Historical Novel Society *