This book tells the story of Carl Erik and his family, poor Swedish farmers who face a terrible harvest and decide to leave their home for America in 1868. The story follows their difficult journey—packing their few belongings, saying goodbye to loved ones, and traveling by ship across the stormy Atlantic Ocean. Readers see the family's hope and courage as they face hunger, sickness, and crowded conditions to reach a new land where they can build a better life. It is a powerful and true-to-life story about immigration, family, and starting over.