Based on actual events, this story continues with little Katharine "Katy" Mueller and her family as they begin their new life in Rose Valley of the Dakota Territory. There, they faced the harsh realities of homesteading on the barren, wind-swept prairie. Living in sod houses and separated from their cousins, Katy and her family endured numerous hardships in their first three years, including locusts, prairie fires, drought, blizzards, and food shortages. Despite these challenges, their resilience, faith, and determination helped them overcome adversity and build a new life in America. Book 2 in the “Roses of the Valley Series.” (275pp. illus. Masthof Press, 2025.)

First book in this series: Katy: The Little Rose From Ukraine