Last Chance Stop

<p>Kristi Monger raised on a hillside farm in Norway cherished her dreams of becoming a teacher until the harsh reality of life shattered her innocence on her twelfth birthday. Forced to leave behind her idyllic childhood Kristi and her family embarked on a journey to America seeking promises of fertile lands and prosperity. But their hopes were dashed upon arrival in New York where they faced poverty disease and ultimately tragedy.</p><p><br></p><p>In this gripping turn-of-the-century tale follow Kristi's transformation from a hopeful immigrant to a resilient warrior. Enduring the hardships of factory life and the loss of her family Kristi's spirit remains unbroken. When fate leads her to a daring experiment to rescue orphaned children from the streets of New York Kristi seizes the opportunity embarking on a journey westward with eleven other youngsters.</p><p><br></p><p>As Kristi confronts the uncertainties of her future her unwavering determination to fulfill her dream of teaching shines brightly against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving world.</p>