Notes from The Radical Reader:

• Noble Characters: Carolina is like any other child in the eighteen hundreds, living with her family in their beloved home in New Hampshire. When her father and mother plan to move west in hopes of a better future, Carolina chooses her most treasured possession, her doll, as the only object to bring with her. Ultimately, this child’s selflessness will save the lives of dozens of settlers.
• Captivating Plots: The prospect of the west. The allure of the unknown. When the opportunity presents itself, the Putnam family moves west. But as unfriendly Indians, rumors of controversy, and the whispers of war circulate among the settlers, can the Putnam family reach their new home in safety?
• Elaborate Worlds: Like so many others, the promises of the west are enough to convince John Putnam to leave his family’s home and travel toward unknown territory for the sake of better land and living. Set during the late eighteen hundreds, Carolina’s Courage chronicles this adventure from the eyes of one brave little girl, whose decisions save lives and whose heart-wrenching choice guarantees safety for the settlers.