Wishes in the Field

Set at the turn of the century in Redlands, California, Wishes in the Field is a story of a young girl dreading the idea of going to school for the first time but learning from her experiences and finally rejoicing in the ability to read and make sense of her world. After seeing the school children sing at the historic visit of President Roosevelt, Sarah reluctantly begins her first year of school. She not only learns to read but is faced with getting along with Charles, a school bully, moving into a new home, and growing more confident in her ability to navigate the world around her. California history is woven into the setting and experiences of Sarah as she ventures further and further away from her mother's side and into the world of citrus groves, political organizations, town and the changing dynamics of her own family.Mierzwik, Nancy is the author of 'Wishes in the Field', published 2004 under ISBN 9781413718683 and ISBN 141371868X.