Books like Amanda by Candice F. Ransom
Amanda is the story of a spoiled Boston teenager who is forced to grow up quickly on the Oregon Trail. Her father encounters financial difficulties, leading him to whisk Amanda away from the only life she has known. She resists the changes, clinging to her haughty attitude and appearance, but gradually realizes that holding onto the past is futile. Along the journey, Amanda forms tentative friendships and romantic connections, learning the value of adaptability and resilience.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Candice F. Ransom
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