George Hallowell

Packing up your life and moving across the country is a massive adventure, no matter what century you live in. Meet Jenny and Katie, two girls making the exact same journey from Missouri to Oregon, but living over one hundred years apart. In 1846, Jenny travels in a bumpy covered wagon, a trip that takes five long, exhausting months. In 2011, Katie travels in a comfortable minivan, completing the drive in just five days. Even though their vehicles and times are completely different, you will discover how much the two girls have in common. Both of them worry about leaving their old homes, miss their friends, and wonder what the future holds. Follow along as they travel over the rocky mountains and visit famous landmarks along the trail. This fascinating historical comparison shows you that while the ways we travel might change, the feelings of moving to a new home stay exactly the same.