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In a lively portrait of frontier life, twelve‑year‑old Harriet "Duck" Scott, the least ladylike of her sisters, invites readers on a 1852 overland trek from Illinois to the Oregon Territory. Along the Oregon Trail, Duck and her family confront the tragic loss of loved ones, the treacherous pull of quicksand, and the daring crime of a horse thief, all while she sharpens her independence and sense of adventure. Set in a vivid depiction of pioneer and frontier life, the story offers a spirited look at sisters, siblings, and the challenges of 19th‑century Westward migration.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laurie Lawlor
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