Missing from Haymarket Square

This historical fiction chapter book plunges young readers into 1886 Chicago, where three children experience the dramatic Haymarket Riot. Driven by love and concern, they embark on a perilous search for their father, a union organizer unjustly imprisoned to prevent his participation in the workers' cause. The story explores themes of social justice, family loyalty, and bravery in the face of adversity, offering a poignant look at the early American labor movement through the eyes of its youngest witnesses. It's suitable for ages 4-11, with younger children enjoying it as a read-aloud and older children engaging with the historical context independently.

Three children in Chicago in 1886 experience the Haymarket Riot in response to exploitative working conditions.