So Far From Home

Firefly & Fern Summary

Through the diary entries of a young Irish immigrant girl working in a New England textile mill in the 1880s, readers experience the courage and resilience required to build a new life in America. This compelling historical fiction brings to life the struggles and hopes of immigrant families, showing how children navigated hard labor, homesickness, and cultural adaptation while pursuing their dreams. A moving story that helps young readers understand the sacrifices made by those who came before them.