Presents the adventures of one pioneer family during the long journey west into an unknown land. Information pages supply additional facts about life in the American West.

Presents the adventures of one pioneer family during the long journey west into an unknown land. Information pages supply additional facts about life in the American West.

A young African-American boy describes the wilderness adventures of his pioneering family in Kansas in the 1870s. ‘It is remarkable that a writer can convey an accurate sense of historical time and place while telling a warm, realistic (and factual) story to primary graders. Recommended for middle graders with reading difficulties as well as for younger children.’ —BL. Notable Children's Books of 1978 (ALA) A Reading Rainbow Selection Notable 1978 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)