Isobel's New World by Betty Turnbull

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.