Never Forsaken By Kathleen Jacobs

When her father left for America, Louisa Shumaker did not know how long it would be until she saw him again. After two years he has finally earned enough money to have his wife and three children join him in St. Louis. Seventeen-year-old Louisa is torn between her grief at leaving behind all that she loves in Germany and her enthusiasm at being reunited with her father. Her conflicting feelings are also mixed with fear about the journey ahead, which proves to be very dangerous and uncomfortable.Louisa soon discovers that life in America is not as easy as she envisioned. When her mother is forced to work in a factory, Louisa and her siblings assume the household responsibilities. Despite the hardships, the family is happy and growing. Even amid grief and tragedies, Louisa knows that God will never forsake them. And as she becomes a young lady, Louisa finds that not only is America full of adventure, but also love.