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A pioneer adventure perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series! On Libby Mitchell’s tenth birthday, she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Their trip from Virginia to the deep woods of Michigan is hard, but it is exciting, too. And at its end lies their new home—a place that is rugged, wild, and full of promise. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

A pioneer adventure perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series! On Libby Mitchell’s tenth birthday, she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Their trip from Virginia to the deep woods of Michigan is hard, but it is exciting, too. And at its end lies their new home—a place that is rugged, wild, and full of promise. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

"Historical fiction at an easy level is hard to find, and this pioneerstory, narrated by 10-year-old Libby Mitchell on her journey from Virginia toMichigan in 1837, is smoothly written and appealing. The wagon trail is noteasy, and Whelan is careful to include a taste of the hardships. She's alsocareful in her presentation of the Potawatomi Indians, who figure in the storywhen the Mitchells nurse one of their own children back to health. The story, though brief, is well developed."-- "Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. "