Left on the Prairie

"Left on the Prairie" by Noel West is a tale set in the late 1800s, about a young English boy named Jack Wilson, who comes to America with his family only to be stranded when his parents leave in search of a cure for his mother's illness. The story follows Jack as he faces solitude, the challenges of living on the prairie, and mistreatment from his uncle, all while longing for his family's return. At the beginning, we see Jack's connection to his mother and he faces hardship when, due to his mother's sickness, his parents decide to journey away, leaving him behind. Forced to live with relatives, Jack wrestles not only with his emotions but the difficult labor enforced upon him, fueling his resolve to find his parents and begin a thrilling quest filled with bravery.