Walter Harland Or, Memories of the Past

"Walter Harland" by Harriet S. Caswell is a story about a young boy's struggle for a better life in 19th-century Eastern Canada; the novel begins with thirteen-year-old Walter reflecting on his troubled time working for the cruel Farmer Judson, where his desire for knowledge clashes with the farmer's harsh treatment, leading Walter to leave the farm and return to the love and support of his family as the rest of the story goes on to touch on growing up, how important it is to keep going even when things are hard, and showcases the power of family bonds to make one's existence better.