Matthew Lacraft

This engaging story follows Matthew LaCraft as he navigates the challenges of adjusting to a new school—built by his father—after his father sells his ship, the Mary Jean. When a Potawatomi boy named Green Leaf joins the school, tensions arise among the neighbors, prompting Matthew to find ways to foster understanding and harmony. Ultimately, the story explores themes of community, acceptance, and the power of one boy’s efforts to bring people together.