Travel back to the mid-nineteenth century through the eyes of children who actually experienced the beginnings of America's Age of Reform. Readers of all ages will discover diverse economic and ethnic communities-white upper and middle class, immigrants and free blacks-through the interactions of children in Worcester, Massachusetts with real historic characters. The reader steps into orphaned Eliza McLoughlin's childhood at a moment of crisis to discover her limited choices along her path, but there is hope. Many adults were urging reforms in all aspects of life. We continue to feel the...