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Abbie is twelve and lives in a small town. Her father wants to move with the family to the Nebraska prairies to start a new, pioneer life. She struggles to accept the change and to understand the hardships that await.
As Abbie learns about frontier life, she discovers the deep bond between father and daughter and the courage required to face a new future on the open land.
Set in Nebraska during the 1850s, the story follows Abbie’s growing empathy and resilience as she prepares for the long‑term challenges that accompany her family’s pioneering journey.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patricia Hermes
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