Kimberly and the Captives (The Colonial Captives Book 1)
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In 1627 a shipload of children makes its way to the colony of Jamestown. The children are not passengers but cargo to be sold into servitude. Only two people aren’t destined for this sad fate–Kimberly Hollis and her mother, who are sailing to America to join Kimberly’s father. The voyage won’t be easy. Not only is the main hold dirty and crowded with homeless children, the crew of the Seven Brothers ship will have to courageously battle a fierce storm. Kimberly and the captives must rely on each other and God to make it safely to the New World. Recommended for ages 10-13.
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