Shunned by the other members of the wagon train after her philandering spouse is killed by a cuckolded husband, Rebecca Long becomes separated from the other settlers, left alone with only drifter Johnny Jacks to help her survive.
Thomas Tedrow is a bestselling American author and screenwriter whose books for young readers and young adults have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. With more than twenty published titles, he is known for creating emotionally engaging stories and memorable series that have appeared in major Scholastic and Guideposts campaigns. His historical fiction includes The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder and The Younguns, both set around the turn of the twentieth century and reissued in ebook form for new generations of readers. Tedrow has also produced a range of youth-focused content and has promoted his work through radio, television, print, and online appearances throughout his career.