Books like The diary of the Strawbridge place by Helen Pierce Jacob

A charming first look at early American pioneer life, following young Laura Ingalls and her family as they live in a simple Wisconsin cabin, learn chores, and grow together on the Big Woods frontier.

Jeannette Walls' memoir chronicles her turbulent childhood in a dysfunctional, itinerant family, detailing poverty, alcoholism, and homelessness across the United States as she seeks stability and personal growth.

A heart-wrenching coming-of-age story of poverty and resilience in 1930s Brooklyn.

In 1849, Virginia slave Henry “Box” Brown seizes a daring escape by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia, illustrating the perilous ingenuity of the Underground Railroad.

Haven Kimmel’s memoir, "A Girl Named Zippy," chronicles life in 1960s Mooreland, Indiana, blending humor and keen observation of small‑town customs as a spirited girl‑turned‑woman.

Two brothers celebrate their fathers’ roles in building San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Bridge, exploring pride and heritage through a child‑friendly narrative.

Thirteen‑year‑old Koly in India faces an arranged marriage that turns into deception when she learns her life has been sold for dowry. The novel follows her brave journey to reclaim her future amid rigid tradition.

A white boy captured by Delaware Indians grows up as an Indian, only to be forced by treaty to return to his white family, confronting painful cultural identity struggles along the way.

When a fellow slave is murdered, Sadie and her family flee the plantation and seek freedom through the Underground Railroad for a chance at a safer future.

A young logger helps runaway slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad, but his vigilante instincts cause tragedy.

Mary Preston, a 23‑year‑old, visits her relatives at Rushwater and is drawn into a romantic choice between the charming David and the dependable John, all set against the lively backdrop of Barsetshire society.

A brave group of runaway slaves follows the clues of the song "The Drinking Gourd" taught by Peg Leg Joe, charting a perilous northward route along the Underground Railroad toward freedom in Canada.

Teenage Kansan farm boy Lije Tulley joins abolitionist raiders known as Jayhawkers, freeing slaves in Missouri before infiltrating the state as a covert spy during the Civil War.

Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony share tea in 1904, reflecting on their lifelong fight for freedom and women’s rights, offering a brief but vivid glimpse into the lives of two pioneering African‑American activists.

Twelve‑year‑old Elias journeys to Mammoth Cave to seek a cure for consumption, only to uncover a hidden network of fugitive slaves journeying along the Underground Railroad in Kentucky.

A lively, humorous account of life in an Amsterdam retirement home, as penned by its witty resident, Hendrik Groen.

A touching tale of a young slave girl, Great Aunt Lucy, who learns the secret quilt code to guide herself, her brother Albert, and other enslaved people toward freedom on the Underground Railroad.

A Jewish girl’s heart‑warming escape from slavery on the Underground Railroad, narrated by her treasured rag doll.

This book shows how to live a more sustainable life that everyone can access, whether living in the city, the suburbs, or the country. Sharing their experiences, tips, and techniques, father-and-son team Dick and James Strawbridge show how to make the practical changes that will have a big impact on your life without having to transform your lifestyle. Covering eco projects, plant-by-plant and animal-by-animal identification, how to produce little or no waste and to remove our dependence upon fossil fuels, and so much more, Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century includes something for everyone -- from urban apartment dwellers to suburbanites to those living in the countryside. Structured around three sections -- The Home, The Plot, and Traditional Knowledge -- wide-ranging projects are presented with step-by-step photography, clear guidance, and a great sense of fun. - Publisher.

Two friends investigate an old house believed to be a former Underground Railroad station, only to have one vanish, turning the mystery into a gripping detective chase.

Set in Kansas during the late 1850s, this novel follows a Quaker family’s Underground Railroad station while a 21st‑century teenager discovers the legacy of a sheltering slavewoman hidden in the same home.

A twelve‑year‑old slave, Ann Maria Weems, escapes from her Maryland plantation with the help of a daring white man and travels the Underground Railroad to Canada, discovering independence and love along the way.