
By William H Hooks, Charles Robinson (Illustrator)
A secret cat on the Oregon Trail could change everything for a young pioneer girl.
Nine-year-old Kate Purdy embarks on the Oregon Trail, hiding a stowaway cat named Snuggs. As her family faces buffalo stampedes and unexpected dangers, Kate must keep Snuggs a secret. Will her bond with the cat and new friend Rosie survive the journey's challenges? Discover the trials and friendships that unfold on this historic adventure.
“Moving West on the Oregon Trail, nine-year-old Kate Purdy and her familyward off a buffalo stampede and an Indian attack, and deal with a stowaway catand her kittens, all the while chronicling the trip itself and the developingfriendship between Kate and Rosie Murphy. Hooks gives the essence of Kate’ssensitive and cunning nature while portraying Rosie as a self-sufficient younggirl. The fast-moving plot helps readers along.”– “School Library Journal. “
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