In 1847, Winnie and her family are traveling west to start a new life in the Oregon territory. While many in their wagon train fret over river crossings, disease, and encounters with Native tribes, she relishes the unexpected freedom of life on the trail.
Threatened by storms, wild animals, and outlaws, Winnie must rely on the bonds she's made and all she's learned in order for them to make it to Oregon alive. She also must decide if she is ready to risk forming an attachment to Hal, the cowhand who has a knack for showing up just when help is needed, or whether she will emulate Mae, the free-spirited daughter of their trail guide.
My Review...
Truly an epic Oregon Trail novel. This was hard to put down because
of its beautiful passages and flowing tales of strength and love. It was equally
difficult to read because of the fear and trials people went through, uprooting
their families to move west for a better life.
I was so caught up in this whole tale that I can only say
you absolutely must read it. It will stay with you forever.
Read an excerpt...
Aside from thunder, wind, and the cries of
carrion birds, there hadn’t been much to disturb the isolating peace of the
prairie.
In comparison, this forest was blaringly alive.
Birds called to one another, as if announcing the rising of the sun and the start of a new day, full of new opportunities. The breeze made branches scrape and clack together, occasionally sending dead limbs crashing down to the dense bed of pine needles and other fallen debris. Squirrels raced up trees to avoid the horses, barking at them from the safety of their perches.
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