Isobel's New World

by Betty Turnbull

Overview

Billy's family is going to move, and he wants none of it. He loves his home, and he loves his Papa's stories. When they move, he and his grandfather will live far apart from one another. But, as Papa tells Billy, "I'll always have a story for ye." The touching, historical story of Isobel's New World traces the MacDougald family's move from Scotland to North Carolina, and in doing so traces the journey of thousands of Scots. Leaving behind a beloved land, embarking on a risky journey, and settling in a far away place--all for the hope of a fresh start and bright future. It's the story of Isobel, the story of Scottish immigrants, and the story of America. Isobel's New World teaches children that while moving can be a scary thing, home is with family. And when family sticks together, everything else seems to fall in place.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781611530162
Publisher:	Light Messages
Publication date:	01/23/2024
Series:	Papa and Billy
Pages:	46
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Betty Turnbull, Baroness of Bedrule, sets her stories in the real past, adding to them the dimensions of interesting history and a beginning understanding of heritage. Besides the positive impact of self-worth provided by her exciting characters, their colorful yet intimate settings develop an interest in the past and heritage providing strong roots for childhood development and adult happiness. Betty earned her degree in education from Rockford College, IL, USA, in 1970. Together with her husband, Wally, she served in the mountains of Haiti as a missionary in education and self help development from 1972-2002. During her 30 years of service in Haiti, Betty developed the fi rst rural preschool program which has expanded into hundreds of schools across the nation, following the model she established. In addition to Robbie the Royal Messenger, Betty is the author of Isobel's New World, The Man Who Saved The King, Abigail And The Royal Thread, and the award-winning children's book, A Sergeant in the House. Betty and her husband currently reside in Durham, NC. They have three children. When she is not writing children's books, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and being Gramma.