This beautiful story is one I would have loved to read in school.  I am all for different ways of learning. Not only does this book have a good story through diary entries, but has a mini history lesson in the back. As an adult, I was entertained and informed.  I loved Patsy and felt her angst. Her world has been turned upside down and she is trying to find her identity and a home.  I loved how she teaches others in the process.  I love the resilience and honor of my ancestors.  This book had some moments where they could have taken a spiteful turn, but held their head high and did not.  That is beautiful.