Nellie the Brave

Time Period: Begins 1838 In 1838, Nellie Starr, a young Cherokee girl, is caught in the political upheaval of America's westward expansion. Forced by U.S. soldiers to leave their home in Tennessee, Nellie, her family, and thousands of other Cherokees travel the long, dangerous "Trail of Tears" to a new home in the Indian Territory of modern-day Oklahoma. Using actual historical events as a backdrop, this brand-new children's novel teaches lessons of American history and the Christian faith. Can Nellie learn to forgive the people who've turned her world upside down? Nellie the Brave is a compelling read for girls ages eight to twelve.

1. Opening Credits
2. Series Preface
3. A Note to Readers
4. Dedication
5. Chapter 1: The Roundup
6. Chapter 2: The First Step
7. Chapter 3: The First Camp
8. Chapter 4: The Stockade
9. Chapter 5: What Happened to Lewis
10. Chapter 6: The Long Summer
11. Chapter 7: The Journey Begins
12. Chapter 8: John’s Plan
13. Chapter 9: The Trail Westward
14. Chapter 10: The Illness Strikes
15. Chapter 11: A Dark Heart
16. Chapter 12: Morning Sun
17. Chapter 13: The Long Wait
18. Chapter 14: The New Land
19. Another Note to Readers
20. Closing Credits