Nellie the Brave

Time Period: Begins 1838 In 1838, Nellie Starr, a young Cherokee girl, is caught in the political upheaval of America's westward expansion. Forced by U.S. soldiers to leave their home in Tennessee, Nellie, her family, and thousands of other Cherokees travel the long, dangerous "Trail of Tears" to a new home in the Indian Territory of modern-day Oklahoma. Using actual historical events as a backdrop, this brand-new children's novel teaches lessons of American history and the Christian faith. Can Nellie learn to forgive the people who've turned her world upside down? Nellie the Brave is a compelling read for girls ages eight to twelve. VEDA BOYD JONES writes romances 'that confirm my own values,' including the award-winning Callie's Mountain. She has also written several books in the American Adventure series for boys and girls ages 8-12 and several romantic novellas. Besides her fiction writing, Veda has authored numerous articles for popular periodicals. A sought-after speaker at writer's conferences, Veda lives with her architect husband and three sons in the Ozarks of Missouri.