Thirteen-year-old Liam and eleven-year-old Delia are running out of time, money, and options. Their mother died onboard the ship that carried them from Boston to San Francisco, and now their father has disappeared. San Francisco is not the city they imagined in their dreams. Instead, it is a ramshackle, chaotic place filled with dangers. But there are opportunities too . . . if they can find a way to survive. Amidst the beached ships, hodgepodge of buildings and tents, and scrubby dunes, Liam and Delia set out to prove that their journey to a new home was not in vain.

Adventures in History™, brings to life some of the most compelling and intriguing events in history as seen through the eyes of the young protagonists who are a central part of each dramatic tale. Readers will enjoy the twists and turns in this historical fiction series as they discover what it was like to live through world-changing events and unbelievable circumstances. These stories come to you courtesy of known and award-winning children’s authors.

Cross Curriculum Connections for the Free Library outlines how these books can be used alongside the Core Knowledge Sequence as well as the corresponding curriculum materials.