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- an 11-year-old boy travels from New York to Missouri and Nebraska in search of his father
- set in 1860, he learns all about the Pony Express and its importance
- struggles with a good attitude for a while, but all smooths out in the end
- the boy learns how to work and exhibits much courage
- clean language
- a few chapters include songs composed by the author, with scores for piano accompaniment
Type: short chapter book
Ages: 8-12
Author: Clyde Robert Bulla
Illustrator: Grace Paull
Admittedly, the book began a bit slow for us, but it certainly picked up. It was a great little read that shines a light on a neat part of America’s history. Definitely recommended for U.S. History studies.
