Rachel's Journal: The Story of a Pioneer Girl - Historical Fiction Book for Kids & Teens | American Frontier Adventure, Pioneer Life Diary | Perfect for Homeschooling & Classroom Reading

This is a fictional book, yet it is based on the experiences of real women and real children's perspective as they travel westward.The author compiled information from many sources of the time, including journals, diaries and pioneer guidebooks. She noted that the viewpoint held by women/children was much different from that of the men who made these journeys.All of the major incidents the young girl, Rachel, records are factual, taken from the voices of many young ones journals. Marissa Moss found that these pioneers' journals reflected an eagerness, actually a great will to cross this land to a better life. Their spirit was amazing, given what they could possible face as they traveled, and yet a sense of adventure prevailed throughout their journeys.I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves the romance of western lore. If you find the draw of the western era appealing, you'll love this book.