Annie and Steven Petersheim live on their farm in a young Amish settlement in Tennessee. They have come from Pennsylvania, where they have many relative. Anni one about Mennonites migrating from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Upper Canada (now Ontario) two hundred years ago the epic story captures their interest.
The Petersheims read together and discuss the dangers faced. They identify with the lifestyle, desire for freedom of faith, and need for farms. Bittersweet Journey shows Pennsylvanians making a great effort to help the pioneers save their mortgaged land in the wilds of Canada. Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
