The Hard-Scrabble of Elm Island

"The Hard-Scrabble of Elm Island" by Elijah Kellogg is a story about young boys growing up on Elm Island in the late 1800s. It centers on friends like Charlie and John who are becoming men, and their adventures reflect the spirit of the island, one of growth and new ideas. As they build a vessel called the Hard-Scrabble together, they learn about friendship, hard work, and never giving up, and together they work through their struggles and achieve big things. As the book opens, you see their friendships forming and their excitement to start new and adventurous projects, hinting at the challenges and successes to come as they learn to chase their dreams.