We Were There at the Oklahoma Land Run

"We Were There at the Oklahoma Land Run" by Jim Kjelgaard is a adventure set in 1889 about the Oklahoma Land Run and tells the energetic story of Alec Simpson and his twin sisters as they chase the dream of staking land in the newly opened territories. As excitement mounts for the land rush, we are introduced to the Simpson family, including Cindy, a twin sister who performs magic for the other settlers. The shadow of a sick sister left behind and suspicions surrounding a mysterious character named Tom LaMott set the stage for suspense as the family faces the promise of new beginnings fraught with challenges and uncertain fortunes in the dangerous frontier. The author captures their hopes and dreams, exploring family bonds and the raw adventure of settling the West.

James Arthur Kjelgaard was an American author of young adult literature.