Set on the American frontier during the 1830s, after the Black Hawk War, Sean's Quest by Leone Castell Anderson is a engaging and entertaining novel written especially for middle-grade students about a young boy's adventures with his pioneer family after the end of the Black Hawk War. Sean's Quest is recommended as being an astute and engaging read, capturing both the joys and hardships of life before the Civil War, as well as the conflicts within a close family. Also very highly recommended is the previous book in this outstanding series, Sean's War (0963881-949, ...).

This was the question I was always asked after readers finished his story in the first book, Sean's War. As the author, I, too, wondered. Not wanting to let go of the characters I created, I asked myself the two "magic" words
I use: "What if...?" and knowing Sean from the years of writing his first story, I felt he would have to find his beloved stepmother and stepbrother Peder and bring them home. I think the readers who asked the question will find Sean's Quest an exciting answer .

I really enjoyed reading this story with my kids.Being from the area really made the story come to life and hard to put down.The conflicts of the Callahan family and predjitices of their era can still be related to our time.It is a wonderful story about love, honor, loyalty to ones beliefs and family. I highly recomend it !