The Unseen Hand; or, James Renfew and His Boy Helpers

"The Unseen Hand; or, James Renfew and His Boy Helpers" by Elijah Kellogg is a story set in early America, telling about James Renfew, a young redemptioner, finding a home with the Whitman family after a tough start in a workhouse. The book is about kindness and how people can change for the better when they are supported and cared for. James arrives at the Whitman's as a shy orphan, but the Whitman’s, especially the children, want to help him. Despite Mr. Whitman's hesitation, the family's caring attitude promises a journey of hope and change as they help James become part of their family and world.