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Reviewed on April 1, 1997
Gr 4-7 Two fictional diary entries frame the story of Willow's journey to California in 1847. The first entry finds her contemplating her wagon train's imminent crossing of the swollen South Platte river. A third-person narrative follows in which readers meet the girl's cheerful mother, good-natured sister, strong brothers, stern stepfather, and faithful dog...Log In or Sign Up to Read More