Virginia Bound

A novel of trust, friendship, and survival in colonial Virginia.

2008 Beacon of Freedom Award Winner

2006-2007 Virginia Reader’s Choice Finalist

2005-2006 Young Hoosier Book Award Finalist

2004 Julia Ward Howe Prize Finalist

2003 Best Children's Books of the Year Selection, Bank Street College of Education

"An excellent first effort sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction and to anyone who enjoys a well-told tale."— Kirkus Reviews

"Excellent historical fiction: “Virginia Bound” is a young adult title gripping enough to compete with any Xbox game."— Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Readers caught up in Rob's adventures will not only empathize with his misfortunes and dilemmas but they will also come away with a better understanding of the early colonial period in Virginia." — Booklist