Hattie Campbell, a 13 year old in 1847, has to go across the Oregon Trail after her family sells their farm in exchange for a new life in Oregon City. Hattie's sister has also just passed away. She gets a journal and begins to write everything in it. The family meets up with other families along the way while they trek through prairies and mountains. Hattie is always writing throughout the whole trip about her thoughts and what occurs on their journey. They do finally arrive in Oregon City!
