The arduous journey tests him for all he's worth. Across miles of arid plains, wild rivers, and steep mountains, Billy struggles to tame his unruly oxen and his own dangerous passions. He must find his place among unlikely traveling companions on a trek through hostile country that conceals Chief Red Cloud's warriors as well as armed highwaymen. Billy's rite of passage challenges everything he knows about survival and loss, reconciliation and discovery.
In this vivid historical novel inspired by the real diaries of photographer William Henry Jackson, award-winning author Laurie Lawlor takes readers on a sweeping quest through the perilous old West.
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The arduous journey tests him for all he's worth. Across miles of arid plains, wild rivers, and steep mountains, Billy struggles to tame his unruly oxen and his own dangerous passions. He must find his place among unlikely traveling companions on a trek through hostile country that conceals Chief Red Cloud's warriors as well as armed highwaymen. Billy's rite of passage challenges everything he knows about survival and loss, reconciliation and discovery.
In this vivid historical novel inspired by the real diaries of photographer William Henry Jackson, award-winning author Laurie Lawlor takes readers on a sweeping quest through the perilous old West.
Imprint | Simon & SchusterBooks for Young Readers |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2012 |
Authors | Laurie Lawlor |
Dimensions | 226 x 150 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-689-86580-0 |
Barcode | 9780689865800 |
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LSN | 0-689-86580-5 |