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Name: A difficult boy
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: M. P. Barker

In 1839, nine-year-old Ethan is an indentured servant of the wealthy Lyman family in Farmington, Massachusetts. Alongside him is Daniel, a boy scorned for being Irish. The boys, bondmates through a terrible wrong, work together to right the injustice and fight against swindlers and prejudice. This tale of social classes, prejudices, and the importance of friendship is a gripping historical fiction novel. Ethan and Daniel, facing their hardships, discover strength and resilience as they strive to improve the lives of those around them.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: M. P. Barker

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