The Young Emigrants; Madelaine Tube; the Boy and the Book; and Crystal Palace

"The Young Emigrants; Madelaine Tube; the Boy and the Book; and Crystal Palace" by Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick is a collection of stories for children set in the 1800's. "The Young Emigrants" opens with the Lee family as they travel by ship named Columbia on their way to America.. Young Tom and Annie are captivated by the ocean's beauty, while their parents deal with leaving their home country. Tom, who is almost twelve, is adventurous and eager, in spite of his mother being worried for their safety. The family experiences moments of joy and wonder at the ocean's beauty, and the flying fish along the way. This prepares them for a new life that is full of change and adventure in America. Their story focuses on themes like family unity and adjusting to new situations, promising a tale of hope and overcoming difficulties.