This is a wonderful book set after World War One. It tells the story of siblings and their struggles as they had to deal with being British Home Children. The youngest Grace gets adopted by a couple who years later doesn't accept the fact that she found her birth family. Her brother Garth comes back from the War looking for his lost love Emma only to find out she has been wrongly accused of murder. This story is a wonderfully filled one with little twist and turns, love and heartache all the while being able to find the way to the Lord. I enjoyed this book very much and find it really exciting. I came to love the characters. Carrie Turansky did a fantastic job with this book!

A charming story with continual twists that kept me reading! What a rough life these children endured due to the stigma of being a British home child that follow them into adulthood. My heart ached for Emma and the injustice she suffered but Carrie ties it nicely with a teary happy ending that also sees Grace reunited with her birth family after many years. The sibling love is so sweet it made me sorry they had so much lost time between them. If you love historical fiction you will enjoy the journey in this novel.

No Journey too Far is another heartwarming and well written book by Ms. Turansky. Great plot and character dynamics. I recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Another heartwarming well written story by this author.
No Journey Too Far is the sequel to No Ocean Too Wide. Although enough backstory is given, I recommend you read the first to fully enjoy the story.
A story that will stay with me for a while.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

My heart is full after reading this powerful book of never giving up on love and holding on to faith to see you through. I fell in love with these characters as children in No Ocean to Wide and the journey has been long and difficult for them. Ms Turansky is a pro at weaving a tapestry of words that draw you in and stay with you even after turning the final page. It reminds me not to give up hope even in the darkest circumstances as God is still working behind the scenes to bring to fruition His plan for our lives. He restores and gives beauty for the ashes. I love the research that the author does and how she brings it to life as if you are in the midst of it. I highly recommend this series and bringing the plight of the British Home Children to the forefront. Have tissues handy.
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No Journey Too Far is the long-awaited sequel to No Ocean Too Wide. Although enough backstory is given, I highly recommend you read the first to fully enjoy the story.

Following his service as a soldier in WWI, Garth plans to return to Canada to continue the years-long search for a missing sister who had been mistakenly sent to Canada as a British Home Child. He also hopes to find his sweetheart Emma, a young lady he met during his own indenture period. Through a series of barriers brought on by prejudice and misunderstandings, Garth must rely upon his faith in God for strength and guidance on his journey. I loved learning about the British Home Children and the successes and failures that accompanied their inclusion into Canadian society.

The theme that no journey in distance and time is too much to search and reunite with loved ones is heartwarming. I found this story of family, faith and love to be delightful conclusion.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Carrie Turansky delivers another moving tale with No Journey too Far.

If you have read No Ocean Too Wide, then you will be familiar with the McAlister siblings and their journey to Canada as British Home Children. In No Journey too Far, Garth McAlister is on the hunt to find his sister Grace and the sweetheart he left behind when he went off to war. While Grace was legally adopted and not forced to serve as an indentured servant as her brother and sister Katie did, her life was still difficult in different ways. While she was adopted into a wealthy family, her new parents were determined to hide the fact that she was a British Home Child. Forced to deny her heritage, Grace must make the heart-rending decision to leave her adoptive parents to find not only herself but also her real family.

In the meantime, Garth is trying to find his sweetheart, Emma. Their story is very traumatic and surprising. I loved how this book was so "faith-filled." Despite the character's circumstances, their trust in God remained strong.

As with No Ocean too Wide, I was amazed that people (my fellow Canadians) had such prejudiced attitudes towards children who had no say in their futures at all. Just being known as a British Home Child automatically put you in the category of an undesirable and untrustworthy person. While Emma's story is fictional, the prejudice towards British Home Children was factual. It is a sad part of Canadian history.

If you haven't read the first book, this can be read as a standalone, although I highly recommend reading together!

Great story about the British Home Children and their lives in Canada. You will smile and cry as their lives are. unfurled. A great since of place. you feel like you are there.

5 Stars Out Of 5
A Must-Read for Historical Fiction Lovers!
March 20, 2021
This is the second in the McAlister Family series after No Ocean Too Wide which was also wonderful! It picks up the story of the two remaining siblings in Canada as British Home Children. This is a moving account of the trials home children endured and how far one family will go to reclaim their missing children and siblings. This tale is filled with love, home, intrigue, mystery, and joy. A must-read for sure!

I was selected to be part of the Launch Team for No Journey Too Far and to receive an advance copy of this book via NetGalley for which I am very grateful.

Grace Hamilton, about to make her society debut in post-World War 1 Toronto, has never quite fit in with the expectations of her adoptive parents. When her long-lost brother shows up on her doorstep and informs Grace of her mother and siblings in England, she finds herself torn between her obligation to her adoptive family and her need to seek out her true relations. As Grace learns more about herself, she finds herself on a quest seeking to belong and be loved for who she really is. Themes of faith, family and friendship are woven throughout this inspirational work of historical fiction.

Was it even possible that years later, Grace, having been ripped from her family as a young girl, nurtured by a well meaning Canadian couple should stumble across her past? Garth and Katie has also been separated. Where had they been all this time? Carrie quickly catches the reader up with the past, enabling a new reader to enjoy the series that so adeptly covers the emotions and confusions experienced by some that had been picked up under the British Homes Children's programme. If only the 3 children could of been united in Canada and wrongs rectified. Carrie weaves around the lives of Garth and Grace, now much older, with quite different experiences. Who is Emma and why does Andrew, Garth and Grace's brother in law come to their aid. A very enjoyable story that takes the reader on the waves of life, not knowing what might happen next, just when all appears well. One that is not easily put down

Grace McAllister has grown into a 17 yr old society lady in Toronto. She still longs for knowledge of her sisters, brother, Garth, and her Mum. Garth is grown and after fighting overseas is back on English soil with his sisters in St Alban, England. Laura and Andrew have since married and they all live at Bolton, except for Grace. Katie, Garth’s twin, married Steven and are expecting a child. This story follows their trials, anguish and joys as they find love. Their faith leads their footsteps down the path each must walk until it leads them all home. Wonderful conclusion to Grace’s and Garth’s stories. I was sent an advanced copy for an honest review. Thank you so much for allowing me this honor.

I have waited for this story for awhile. I couldn’t wait to see what had happened to Grace and Garth. The author gives us more details of what happens to British Home Children. It is a must to read the first book in this series called, No Ocean Too Wide. It will set the stage for who the characters are and their journey to find their family.

This story gives us a look at what happens when these children become young adults and the prejudge they face. It was so hard to read how they were mistreated. Some of them endured physical abuse that was not reported. My heart broke as I read how Grace longed to find her siblings. She was fortunate to be adopted and raised in a loving home. But her parents always insisted that no one know her past. How sad that they were ashamed of something that Grace had no control over.

Garth was so determined to find his siblings that he would travel anywhere to be reunited with them. I loved how the author emphasizes the importance of trusting God throughout the story. When circumstances seemed hopeless, God was there to guide them. I loved the romance that developed between several characters. It was sweet and gave them hope for a better future. I did enjoy the part that finds us front and center in a courtroom. Those scenes were exceptional and allowed us to see how much Emma was loved. Garth’s heart was full of love for Emma and prayed for a future with her.

I am very happy with the ending but I will confess that I cried. Oh they were happy tears but I have come to love these characters and didn’t want to say goodbye to them. The author writes a compassionate story about how important family is. The journey was hard at times mixed with danger but through it all they never gave up. Their faith was tested but they stood steadfast believing He had a plan for each of them. Welcome home McAlister family.

I received a copy of this book from the author and Netgalley. The review is my own opinion.

A satisfying finish to the story of the McAlister siblings. It picks up 10 years after book one, and brings together all of the loose ends, adding some new characters and two tender romances. A story of family, faith, and forgiveness.

"...home is not just a place. It’s the people you care about."

There is a clear Christian message in this book, mixed well into what the main characters are experiencing. Many sincere prayers are lifted up for guidance and help in a time of need. I felt especially pulled into Emma's story. She was a sweet, hard working, sincere young woman whose background as a British Home Child was often used against her. It was sad to think there was such a prejudice towards these children. The author notes shed light on the legacy they have left in Canada, with many descendants.

Teens and older readers who enjoy historical fiction with faith, and tender clean romance, should enjoy this one.

I loved Carrie Turansky's first novel in the McAlister series, No Ocean Too Wide, and looked forward to No Journey Too Far. I was not disappointed. This series focuses on the lives of British Home Children. In the late 1800s through the early 1900s, British children who were orphaned were often sent to one of the British colonies to become indentured servants to people who opened their homes to them. Many were treated well, but many found themselves split from their siblings and placed into homes where they were used and terribly abused.

In this second book, we see McAlister son, Garth, has grown into an intelligent young man who has finally finished his indentured contract and is returning from his service in World War II. He is finally reunited with his family, but he must journey back to Canada to reunite with the girl he left waiting for him with a promise to return for her. Unfortunately, Emma has had to flee the farm where she and Garth were indentured, and he must go on a journey to find her. The story also centers on the youngest McAlister sister, Grace, who has been raised by a wealthy family, but she longs to be reunited with her birth family.

I love historical fiction and until reading the first book in this series, I never knew about the British Home Children program. Carrie Turansky weaves a beautiful story that contains suspense, a mystery and crime to be solved, and of course, love. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

No Journey Too Far, book 2 in the McAlister Family by Carrie Turansky, is about some young adults who had come to Canada from England as part of the British Home Children in early 1900s. Some children were adopted, and some came as indentured servants. In this story, the youngest of the McAlister siblings, Grace, had been adopted by a wealthy, high society couple, who loved her, but were rather stiff and aloof. They gave her many opportunities, but insisted that she never let anyone know she was adopted. It was time for her "coming out," time to find a "suitable" husband. Her sister Katie and brother, Garth, had been reunited with their Mum and older sister, Laura in England.. Garth and his friend Rob set out to find Grace. Grace had also sent letters, trying to find Garth. Garth also had to find his girlfriend, whom he had left behind in Canada when he went to serve in WW1.

Although I had read some stories about the Orphan Train children in the U.S., I had never heard of the British Home Children. This book was well - researched and very informative. There was just enough tension, romance, and faith in God for my taste. The theme for No Journey Too Far is Psalm 9:9-10 "The Lord is refuge for the oppressed and a stronghold in times of trouble . . . you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you."
I would recommend this story for anyone, especially young adults and teens so they can appreciate what they have.
There was one thing that was very annoying about the book. There was no indication of change of time or place- no wiggly line to separate. I often thought "Huh? They're in the barn? I thought they were sleeping" or " Emma is speaking? I thought this was Grace."Since this was an advanced copy, perhaps that will be fixed before the book is released.
I would rate this 4.5 stars out of 5 or 9 stars of 10.

It was such a delight to find a historical novel set in Canada! It was exciting for me since the story was set in places I know well – Toronto, Kingston and Belleville Ontario. The descriptions of the places were done well.

I haven’t read the first book so I was a bit lost with the nuances and the backstories of Garth and Grace. I probably would have enjoyed the novel a lot more if I had read the first one before this one.

I enjoyed learning about the British Home Children, something that I was already familiar with. The author did an excellent job researching the subject.

I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

No Journey Too Far is the second book in a series, and a wonderful story. Grace was a British home child when she was adopted by a well to do couple. She was separated from her older sister and her brother, Garth. For ten years the older siblings had been trying to locate her, since they weren't really supposed to be transported to Canada. Through a series of events, they find out she has been in Toronto, and Garth, a recent veteran of WW1, is returning to Canada to find his sweetheart, whom he has lost touch with. He visits and meets with Grace, but Grace's adoptive parents think he is a fake. She runs away from her home to be with Garth and his friend, Rob. They find Garth's sweetheart, Emma, but she is soon arrested for a crime she did not commit. The couple is happily reunited, but she has to go through her trial, before they can go back to England. It's a great story I enjoyed reading! It's best if you have read No Ocean Too Wide first.

I have been looking forward to this book since I read the first a couple years ago. This is the second book, if you haven't read No Ocean too wide, then read that one first. This book combines Grace and Garth's stories. Lets start with Grace's story. Possbile spoilers ahead. I was so happy they found Grace, I feel like she was a little unfair to her adoptive parents, throughout the book after all she spent 10 years with them vs 7 years with her birth family. And I feel like she should have struggled with her relationship more. And I loved that her love interest was Rob, I was hoping he'd end up with Katie, but I was definitely glad to see him make a reappearance in this book. I enjoyed Grace's journey and it ended very well, I was happy with it. Onto Garth's story, I just didn't care for Emma. She just made such poor choices and didn't seem very bright. Halfway through the story I was shipping her with another character. I just feel that Garth deserved more. But it all ended happily. Since this is most likely the last story I wished the epilogue was a little longer and happened at a later date so we could see further into their futures. But it was still nice. I was satisfied with this book, I was glad to see how Katie ended up and am glad to have resolution from the cliffhanger in the first novel.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

In Journey Too Far, readers follow Grace and Emma, Garth’s sweetheart, as they struggle with their current situation and cheer as they work on their hunt for true family. Turansky crafted a league of admirable characters who really feel close and personal, if readers have enjoyed the first novel. The only sad part to this second story is that there is not a third novel to the family story. Bringing the British Home Children’s story to light was a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours. I know, from other authors, that orphans and children of poor parents were trained across America to live and work on farms, so this is pretty much the same thing but in Canada. The writing captured my attention along with the story. It was easy to allow my imagination to roams the countryside and courtroom in Canada. Also, the plot was crafted well. Readers should enjoy spending time with the McAlister either in England or in Canada. Overall, Journey Too Far by Carrie Turansky captured my imagination and taught me something different about Canadian history.

I received a complimentary copy of No Journey Too Far by Carrie Turansky from Multnomah Publishers, but the opinions stated are all my own.