It is currently an out-of-print book, though the trademark is still held by Scholastic Press.

On the Oregon Trail, she meets and befriends several characters, including Helen Jorgenson, a girl of her own age, and Ben Compton, who becomes a romantic interest as well later in the book.

Amanda's character changes throughout the book, from spoiled society girl to hardworking pioneer woman.

Placed during the period of North American history in which settlers travelled west in search of a new life the setting is the Oregon Trail, which travels from the midwest to the Northwest of the United States.

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