A promise made to her dying father; a struggle that tests her faith; a journey that pushes her resilience and resourcefulness to their limits Emeline, a thirteen-year-old Missouri orphan, must set off on a quest across frontier America to fulfil her father's last request: to find her grandfather in Boston. Crossing this dangerous and unforgiving land alone, she must face challenges without losing her faith, rising to every test ahead if she's to survive and find a home at the end of her adventure. Will Emeline's journey bring her the family she longs for? Readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louisa May Alcott will delight in this fast-paced adventure.
"A gripping plot populated with memorable, larger-than-life characters. Highly recommended for 12–16 year olds." –The Wishing Shelf