It's exciting, and reminiscent of the Little House series, set in the early 1900's, and the history is pretty accurate. It's not full of a ton of romance, but there is some friendship and interest.
This series has some characters that encourage your child in their faith, and show what happens when God answers your prayers- even if it's not in the way you thought it would be.
It is written by Lois Walfrid Johnson and is a great read for boys and girls alike.