"To support his widowed mother and little sister, twelve-year-old Reuben Stone sets out each day to earn a few cents from working odd jobs. An encounter with a stranger lends to an opportunity for the Stone family to move to the country. But Reuben faces further trials when he is accused of stealing. "This heartwarming story of a boy's struggle with poverty in the 1850s comes to life on cold city streets, behind a runaway horse and among jealous co-workers. It serves as a refreshing reminder to readers today that God rewards those who are diligent and faithful."