The Boy Who Saved Cleveland

It is 1798, and Seth's family has left the civilized world of Connecticut to start fresh on cheap land in the tiny new settlement of Cleveland. One day, his sister Mercy passes out with the shakes and fever. Then Seth's parents fall ill, and their neighbors do, too. Only Seth is well enough to care for them and carry sacks of corn-their primary source of food- on the difficult, dangerous walk from the mill. Based on true events. Black-and-white art. Author's note.