Books like Willow Chase by Kathleen Duey
In 1847, a young girl named Willow faces her first great challenge when her mother remarries and the family embarks on a perilous journey to California. While fording the South Platte River, Willow is swept overboard, leaving her alone on the unforgiving frontier. Determined to survive, she must navigate the harsh wilderness, confront natural dangers, and ultimately find her missing family. The story follows her resilience and the stark realities of overland travel across the American West.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathleen Duey
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