"The Long Journey" by Elsie Singmaster is a historical fiction story that follows young Conrad Weiser as he leaves his war-torn home with his family and neighbors to seek a new life across the ocean. Facing famine and hardship in their village, the family clings to the hope of finding peace and plenty in a distant land. As Conrad cares for their cow, Liesel, the dreams of a better future fuel their courage to embark on a dangerous voyage, with the family's patriarch, John Conrad Weiser, leading a group from their ruined village towards an uncertain future.
The Long Journey
By Elsie Singmaster
Driven by famine and the horrors of war, a young boy and his family risk everything on a treacherous journey to a new land, seeking refuge and a chance to rebuild their lives.
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About the AuthorElsie Singmaster Lewars was an American author from Macungie, Pennsylvania, who has been described as "perhaps Macungie's most famous citizen". She was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.
Elsie Singmaster Lewars was an American author from Macungie, Pennsylvania, who has been described as "perhaps Macungie's most famous citizen". She was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.
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