About This Book
This historical fantasy novel follows twelve-year-old Rose Larkin, an orphan sent to live with distant relatives on a Canadian farm. Feeling isolated, Rose discovers a mysterious root cellar that transports her back to the 1860s, where she befriends Susan and Will. As she travels between centuries, Rose experiences the challenges of the past, including the American Civil War, and embarks on a brave journey to find Will when he goes missing in action. The book explores themes of loneliness, belonging, friendship, and resilience against a rich historical backdrop, offering both adventure and emotional depth for middle-grade readers.
Twelve-year-old orphan Rose, sent to live with unknown relatives on a farm in Canada, ventures into her aunt's root cellar and finds herself making friends with people who lived on the farm more than a century earlier.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Rose's experience as an orphan influence her desire to find friends in the past?
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What challenges do Rose and Susan face traveling during the Civil War, and how do they overcome them?
3
If you could travel to any historical period, which would it be and why?
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How does the book show the importance of friendship and loyalty?
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What does the ending suggest about letting go and moving forward?
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