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In the 1850s, a young girl accompanies her family on an overland trek westward. With quilting as her creative outlet, she stitches a patchwork quilt that chronicles the daily experiences and challenges of frontier life. A special patch is reserved for her beloved pet hen, Josefina, symbolizing love, loyalty, and the comfort of familiar companions amid the harsh realities of pioneer travel.
First publish date: May 30, 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eleanor Coerr
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