In this companion book to the much-loved classic A Girl of the Limberlost, an orphaned teenager longs to find his place in the world.
Faithful and brave in his daily tasks, Freckles comes to appreciate the beaut.
He yearns for the fulfillment of useful work, and at Indiana\'s Limberlost Swamp, his grit and determination win him the difficult, dangerous job of guarding a valuable stand of timber.
Freckles was discovered on the doorstep of a Chicago orphanage, badly beaten and missing a hand.
In this companion book to the much-loved classic A Girl of the Limberlost, an orphaned teenager longs to find his place in the world