Alaskan Homestead Kid : Part One Homestead Girl, Part Two Homestead Teen

Homestead Kid is a fresh perspective of pioneering the rugged Alaskan interior. Cherie recounts her personal experiences in a child's point of view from age five to nineteen. Her family moved to Alaska in the 1970s with seven kids and a dream of living off the grid. Alaskan Homestead Kid deals with many interesting and dangerous situations and people as she survives this far-north adventure.

Born on a tropical island, Cherie Carlson was raised in the frozen Alaskan bush. At a young age she recalls the hard work of pioneering with her parents and many siblings. It was much like stepping back in time to the 1800s as she deals with hauling water, outhouses, and hunting for food. Despite the unique challenges of this life, Cherie stayed warm, persevered, and even thrived! Her plucky, positive attitude and love for adventure came in handy when the days grew short, cold, and difficult. She discovers that the Alaskan wilderness is an amazing place to grow up and develop essential life skills. Sliding down frozen creek beds, skinning bear, and journaling have all seasoned her outlook on the journey to adulthood.

Cherie graduated homeschooling and attended Alaska Bible College, where she met her husband, Toby Curtis. Together they have two beautiful daughters, have owned and operated a few businesses, have lived in Alaska, Wyoming, Colorado, and Wisconsin, and have done some missionary work in Africa. Cherie enjoys writing, painting, cooking, and crafting most anything. Most importantly, she is willing to serve her awesome God with the rest of her life on earth.