In the midst of the California Gold Rush, twelve-year-old Sarah and her
family are living in the North as free Black people. Seeking a better
life, Sarah's parents decide they will venture west on the Oregon Trail.
On the trail, Sarah and her family face all kinds of hardship, including
racism, extreme weather, difficult terrain, and disease. But the journey
will be worth it if they can find fortune in California. Will Sarah and
her family endure the trail and make a new life out west? Nonfiction
material on the Oregon Trail, a glossary, discussion questions, and
writing prompts are also provided.