At Home in a New Land

Firefly & Fern Summary

This beautifully illustrated story follows a Swedish immigrant family as they build a new life in Minnesota during the pioneer era, encountering and learning from their Ojibway neighbors. Through vivid details and gentle storytelling, children discover how different cultures can come together, learn from one another, and create community in unfamiliar lands. A touching exploration of resilience, adaptation, and the connections that form across cultural differences.