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In 1837, young Libby and her parents set out on a coveredβwagon journey to the Michigan frontier. There they establish a new home near supportive Native American communities and other pioneers, weaving together frontier life, friendship, and the challenges of setting roots in a burgeoning territory.
First publish date: May 11, 2004
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Gloria Whelan
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