Richard M. Cary

Born to a white trader and an Indian mother (both former slaves in a nearby native village), ten year-old Miriam’s life is formed by both cultures. From the first moment she sees a sickly slave baby, she longs to find a way to set her free. When she and her twin brother Moses find a gold coin on a forest trail, her whole life moves toward that goal. But how can a pair of ten year-olds make that happen?
Richard Cary is passionate about teaching accurate history and letting his readers understand the importance of making good decisions when faced with hard choices.… (meer)