Back Cover: Thirteen-year old Carrie Heidenworth of Germany is proud of her new USA citizenship, but the unfamiliar surroundings of the great forest of Wisconsin are terrifying to her. Bear Tracks near the barn send her running to her sleeping loft to hide under her crazy-quilt. She is ashamed of being a coward....

Carrie and the Crazy Quilt

Nelda Johnson Liebig

WinePress Publishing

<p>In pioneer Wisconsin in 1871, thirteen-year-old Carrie Heidenworth, daughter of a German immigrant family, runs for her life from the raging storm of the great Peshtigo Fire as it races through the countryside to the north of Green Bay. Separated from her family, with little brother Fritz in tow, Carrie races with others, including Father Pernin, priest of the local Catholic church, to a bridge crossing the Peshtigo River. Suddenly, young Carrie finds herself clinging to the back of a cow swimming in the river, praying that she and Fritz and several friends will survive the night as the firestorm raged overhead. The Peshtigo Fire occurred on the same night as the Great Chicago Fire (October 8) and was much more deadly, with over 1,000 lives lost. This dramatic chapter book for young readers, based in part on a true story, deals in positively with issues of faith and trust, friendship and courage. Recipient of a Book Award of Merit (1997) from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.</p>

Teen & Young Adult

Historical Fiction

Midwest Traditions

This historical novel for young readers continues the adventures of Carrie Heidenworth and her little brother Fritz, survivors of the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871 in northeastern Wisconsin. In this third book, Carrie, now on the verge of turning 14 years old, has moved with her family back to Peshtigo. As winter descends, she pitches in to help her mother open a boarding house, which quickly becomes popular with the men rebuilding the town after the recent fire. Despite her good nature, Carrie faces challenges from well-kept secrets and hidden jealousies. She must learn to trust her heart, as those around her, including the always cheery youngster nicknamed TD, try to help her overcome her fears and grow in friendships old and new. The story unfolds the year after the great fire swept through pioneer forests and farms north of Wisconsin s Green Bay on October 8, 1871, the same day as the famous Great Chicago Fire.

Carrie and the Boarding House

Children's Books

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Nelda Johnson Liebig. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Nelda Johnson Liebig

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Nelda Johnson Liebig. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Carrie and the Crazy Quilt

Carrie and the Crazy Quilt

Carrie and the Boarding House