Land of Dreams

Home to Green Creek, Book 1

By: Kiersti Giron, Lauraine Snelling

Narrated by: Libby McKnight

From Norway to America, they must strive for resilience amid unpromising new beginnings.

On the ship to America, Norwegian immigrant Amalia Gunderson makes a solemn promise to a dying mother, vowing to watch over her five-year-old daughter, Ruth. Together, Amalia and Ruth trek to Iowa to claim the farm and former boardinghouse that Ruth has inherited, despite opposition from a difficult cousin. Struggling with an empty house and scarce resources, Amalia resolves to return the boardinghouse to its former purpose, aided by the kindness of strangers and the resilient spirit of her young charge.

As Amalia and Ruth fight for their new home, a trail of orphans shows up on their doorstep, and Amalia makes a promising friend in Absalom Karlsson, the magistrate's son. With each challenge they face, Amalia and Ruth find hope in believing that faith and determination can overcome even the most daunting of trials.

©2025 Lauraine Snelling (P)2025 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Readers will find it easy to root for Amalia as her faith drives her forward, while a host of lovable side characters, including local orphan Hank, add energy and color to the proceedings. Fans of Janette Oke and Tracie Peterson should take note."—Publishers Weekly

Loved this wholesome story!

Such a blessing! Sweet story, love it! Interesting characters, great narration. Somewhat predictable, but in a good way! Loved rooting for the heroine.

This whole story was beautiful and loving . I am looking forward to seeing what comes next.

Absolutely nothing , this was a warm and welcoming experience to how ones love and faith can do wonders for others and bring faith to all .

Wonderful story

The reader not your best you have used better in the past I don’t remember her name

the building of the characters

I loved the way the story unfolded. the way each character came to life and the interaction between each character

Another Heartwarming Story from One of My Favorite Authors.

It took a long while for me to get used to the cadence of the narrator's reading, but she did well with the different characters' voices. I really enjoyed the story.