A Boy's Trip Across the Plains

"A Boy's Trip Across the Plains" by Laura Preston is a tale set in a time when life was hard, especially for a young boy, Guy Loring, and his mother after the loss of his father. They find themselves in a pinch, struggling to make ends meet during a tough winter. Determined to change their fate, Guy convinces a kind woman to take his mother to California, hoping the journey will improve her poor health. This sets the stage for a big adventure across the plains, where they face challenges together, showing us how strong they are and how much they care for each other.