For the Love of Pete - A book review

Because of various things I do I seem to have gotten on some lists concerning books that have to do with history. I get contacted on occasion and offered a copy of various books. If it is something that looks interesting I agree to take a copy. If I like the book I might tell you about it. What I really like about the these books is that I would have NEVER known about them otherwise.   They are self published or published by small independent publishers. So while they may have nothing to do with Jurupa history, they do have to do with history. I like the idea of helping the little guy. I hope you don't mind!

As you have probably guessed, I love history. I also enjoy reading children's literature. I admit it, I am a "Little House" addict! Happily, my two loves came together in a very enjoyable fashion in Ethel Barker's "For the Love of Pete."

The book is about three children who are living on the streets of New York. They are eventually taken on the Orphan Train to live in Iowa. There are lots of details about their lives in both places, the difficulties they go through, and there friendship with each other.

This book was obviously a labor of love for Ms. Barker. I really enjoyed the way it was written in three different voices: Rosie, her sister Iris, and their friend Pete. The children had to endure some hard times but, with a surprise twist at the end, the three stories were resolved nicely by the conclusion of the book. I plan on passing my copy on to my 10 year old goddaughter. I think she will enjoy it just like I did!