Publisher's Synopsis
Living in the Midwest during 1860's, Ben, the 13 year old son of a prairie farmer, leaves on a long awaited journey with his father. Along the way, his father reveals a long kept secret about the reason for the annual journey leaving Ben feeling angry and betrayed. When things go horribly wrong, Ben finds himself alone in a world he knows nothing about, facing life and death situations a young boy should never have to face alone.
