the characters
Elin Sigstedt--little girl in
New Sweden, 1648
Moder/Fader--Elin's parents
Bror/Knut/Axel--Elin's brothers
Lamefoot--Native American woman familiar with the forest, flowers, and herbs; also known as Me-shak-an-okwe
Long Finn--peddlar who brings news and small supplies to the settlers (real person in history)\
Governor Johan Printz--governor of New Sweden (real person in history)
