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Loved this middle grade historical fiction about a girl adjusting to a completely new way of life after her family loses their home due to the 1929 stock market crash.

This book is part of my 9yo's homeschool curriculum and not something I would ordinarily have picked up. It's a nice story, set in Appalachia during the Great Depression. Ellie and her family struggle to survive far from their home & community, forming both fragile friendships of necessity, and deeper relationships with the families that chose to live on Echo Mtn generations ago. Ellie is a great protagonist with real depth and beautiful growth.

“The trees wore gowns of starlight.”

I bought this as a gift for my nephew, and am glad I did, but also sad to let it go. This story was so much more than I thought it would be. I loved everything about this.

Perfect cabin read.