It is 1893 and the first generation of immigrants who came to America for the promise of free land and a good life for their children have finally achieved their dreams. They labored hard on the land and now have a bountiful heritage to pass on to the next generation. However, many of the young people aren't interested in becoming farmers--they have aspirations of their own. <br/><br/>Thorliff Bjorklund has been writing stories and plays since he was a young boy and longs to attend college to study journalism. But his father has other plans for him and refuses to agree. <br/><br/>Thorliff is torn between love for his father and the pull of his dream. Must he choose between the two?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Lauraine Snelling<br><b>Publisher:</b> Bethany House Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 05/01/2010<br><b>Pages:</b> 320<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.63lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.46h x 6.58w x 0.85d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780764207990<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.1<br><b>Point Value:</b> 13<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>53753 / Dream to Follow<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of over 60 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books have sold over two million copies. Besides writing books and articles, she teaches at writers' conferences across the country. She and her husband live in Tehachapi, California.</p>