This historical novel follows the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States through the eyes of young characters.
Author
William Durbin
7 books in the catalog
William Durbin has 7 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, adventure and middle grade. The titles we've reviewed span 1998 to 2013.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 10–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across William Durbin's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A young Finnish boy experiences the harsh realities of the Winter War against the Soviet Union, focusing on survival and resilience.
A young boy in 19th-century Cuba dreams of becoming a reader and finds a mentor in an old man.
Ben, a young boy living in a logging camp, faces hardship and learns about resilience and family during a harsh winter.
A young boy named Mikko travels through the Finnish wilderness, encountering mythical creatures and learning about his heritage.
Otto Peltonen's journal details his experiences as a Finnish boy during World War II.
A young boy named Lars is shipwrecked and must survive in the harsh Arctic wilderness with only a broken blade.
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