num_pages: 368
description: Torn from her, she fought and loved her way across a savage new land. 1846 -- From Boston Nightly Balls to Independence, Missouri and on the the Oregon Trail. With only a silk dress to protect her from the blazing frontier sun, Amanda fears she will die on the Oregon Trail. As the memories of Boston, the nightly balls, and Joseph fade, the hardships of life on the wagon train fill her days. Changing from a spoiled city girl to a strong young woman, Amanda finds drought and death, beauty and joy, and a love that will last forever.
language: English
title: Amanda
titlecomplete: Amanda
genres: Historical, Young Adult, Childrens, Teen, Westerns, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Juvenile, Romance
ratings_count: 491
places: Missouri, Oregon Trail, Boston, Massachusetts, Independence, Missouri
series: Sunfire
publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks