This story spans 1862 and 1863 and takes you from New York to Omaha as three young people search for their place during this time of history. Brenton Baldwin is in charge of taking care of his fiesty younger sister, Jordana, while his parents are abroad. Then they are joined by Caitlan O'Connor, who is newly arrived from Ireland and searching for her brother who is in California. Together these three will leave the civilized world, and travel west. They will encounter adventure and danger as they seek to figure out what to do each step of the way. Three very different people, but united together to reach their destination.

A time in history when the Civil War has begun and the transcontinental railroad was beginning. An interesting look at both. ( )

Theirs was the chance of a lifetime to explore the great frontier with the hopes of a transcontinental railroad on the horizon.

Ribbons West Book I

"Loved Westward the Dream by Judith Pella" -- HCC Library Member, June, 2013