WHERE THE TRAIL DIVIDES

by Lorna Callahan ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 4, 1957

The Watteaus of New Orleans, a widowed teacher and his sixteen year old daughter Fernande, start out to Oregon from Independence in the mid 1800's and their search for a new life presents a cross section of typical pioneering experiences. Though Fernande and her father are friendly, engaging people, enmity is created in the wagon train by Mrs. McCoon from Illinois who views them as ""foreigners"" and thinks their presence is a jinx. The struggle is doubly hard for Fernande, who has made friends with Agatha McCoon and her cousin Zachary. Indeed, the pile up of misfortunes- sickness, an Indian attack, trouble with the wagons and oxen- seems ominous. But a situation develops where the Watteaus help rescue the McCoons from disaster and all can look forward to a brighter future in the Willamette Valley together. Sturdy and sound.

Pub Date: March 4, 1957

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: McGraw-Hill- Whittlesey House

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1957

Categories: FICTION