The Girl from the Big Horn Country

"The Girl from the Big Horn Country" by Mary Ellen Chase is a story about a lively young woman named Virginia Hunter, who grew up in Wyoming's beautiful Big Horn mountains, and is about to embark on a journey to go to boarding school in Vermont. Leaving behind the Elk Creek Valley is hard for Virginia, but she knows getting an education is important, and the change will be good for her even if she does miss Donald Keith and her family. Throughout the story, Virginia says goodbye to all she knows and loves as she gets ready to start a new life, showcasing the challenges and excitement that come with growing up and experiencing the world beyond home.