A Home in a New Land

This book for independent readers, tells the story of Carl Erik and his family who have just moved to Minnesota from Sweden. His father files a homestead claim, and shortly thereafter, goes to work in a logging camp to raise money for supplies to build the family's cabin. Now Carl Erik must be the man of the house, and he learns a valuable lesson about sharing when an unexpected visitor arrives one day. Written by Joan Sandin, this provides a glimpse of pioneer life in Minnesota, for early readers.