Calico Bush. Illustrated

Calico Bush by Rachel Field is a poignant and beautifully written historical novel that tells the story of courage, resilience, and belonging on the early American frontier. Set in 1743 in colonial Maine, the novel follows Marguerite Ledoux, a young French orphan who becomes an indentured servant to a pioneer family. Known to her new family as “Maggie,” Marguerite must adapt to a harsh new life in a rugged and unfamiliar land. Despite cultural differences, personal losses, and the constant ...