Homeless Bird

Whelan, Gloria

HarperCollins, Publishers

It's the summer of 1942. At her grandparents' island cottage in Michigan, 14–year–old Belle excitedly awaits the arrival of her exotic older cousin, Carolyn. Belle's expecting worldly sophistication and French style. But Carolyn brings much more than that: she carries the troubling reality of the World War that is ravaging her home. Turtle Island will never be the same again.
 Set against the backdrop of breezy island cottages, this heartrending tale from National Book Award medalist Gloria Whelan is the story of a beautiful place and a special friendship–and how events thousands of miles away shaped them both.

Summer of the War

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Harpercollins

In the summer of 1942, Belle excitedly awaits the arrival of her worldly older cousin, Caroline, who will join the family at their grandparents' island cottage in Michigan. Belle dreams of being introduced to French sophistication and style. But Carrie brings much more than that: She carries the troubling reality of the world war that is ravaging Europe. On quiet Turtle Island, a place where everything always stays the same, this one summer will bring about a world of change. Set against the backdrop of breezy island cottages and a faraway war, this heartrending tale from National Book Award winner Gloria Whelan is the story of a beautiful place and a unique friendship—and how events thousands of miles away shape them both.

Teen & Young Adult

Historical Fiction

When war erupts between England and America in 1812, it brings change and uncertainty—even to Michigan’s remote Mackinac Island.For young Mary O’Shea, the hardest change is the departure of her father, who leaves Mackinac to join the American Army. With her sister and brother, Mary must tend the farm, deal with the hardships of British occupation, and hope for the safe return of their father. ‘The story, told with quiet humor, brings to life this episode in history. The readers feels the beauty of the island, the pain of separation, [and] the anxiety and fear produced by war.’—V. ‘[S]mooth writing, vivid characters, and strong sense of place make this a good choice for libraries and a treasure for ones in the Great Lakes area.’—BL.

Once on This Island

Harpercollins Childrens Books

The War of 1812 reaches even to Michigan's remote Mackinac Island, when young Mary O'Shea's father goes off to join the army, leaving Mary and the family to tend the farm and hope for peace. By the author of Hannah.

In 1839, newly orphaned eleven-year-old Mary goes to live with her missionary aunt and uncle who run a school for Indian children in northern Michigan

The Indian School

When ten-year-old Lucy comes to live with her aunt and uncle at their mission school, she becomes troubled by their harsh treatment of the Indian children at the school, a situation brought to a head when a young girl named Raven runs away.

Farewell to the Island

During her voyage to London to see her sister, Angelique, Mary O'Shea befriends a young officer, James, and upon her arrival, Mary is swept up into British high society, only to learn that her love is actually Lord James Lindsay, but when he proposes to her, Mary must make a difficult decision.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Miranda's Last Stand

Miranda and her mama have always agreed about everything. So when Mama is offered a job with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show painting scenery, she and Miranda certainly agree that it is time to get out of Fort Lincoln, where they've been doing soldiers' laundry for as long as Miranda can remember. 
But while Miranda blossoms on the road--meeting Annie Oakley, making friends with an Indian girl, and even participating in the show herself--Mama stews in her hatred of the Indians; she blames them all for her husband's death. And when Chief Sitting Bull joins the troupe, Miranda begins to see that there are two sides to every battle, a vision Mama won't share.
Gloria Whelan combines expert storytelling and meticulous historical detail to create a provocative tale that shimmers with remarkable insight into the heart of American history. 
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National Council for SS &amp; Child. Book Council

After the Sioux killed her Papa at the Battle of Little Bighorn, eleven-year-old Miranda struggles with her mama's prejudice and her own experiences with Indians in the Wild West Show

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Homeless Bird

Summer of the War

Summer of the War

Once on This Island

Once on This Island

The Indian School

The Indian School

Farewell to the Island

Miranda's Last Stand

Miranda's Last Stand