The Jumping-Off Place - by Marian Hurd McNeely (Paperback)

The Jumping-Off Place is an unforgettable tale of adventure, resilience, and triumph over adversity that will captivate readers of all ages.

Inspired by author Marian Hurd McNeely's homesteading years on South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation, this 1930 Newbery Honor Book follows the lives of four orphaned children as they battle drought, squatters, and other challenges in their quest to prove up their claim to a parcel of land.

With detailed instructions from their late uncle, the children face numerous obstacles but ultimately form strong bonds within their far-flung community, thanks to the support of their new neighbors and their own growing self-reliance.

This timeless classic is an exciting tale of adventure, resilience, and triumph over adversity that will leave readers inspired and uplifted.