Dear Levi

In 1851, twelve-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train bound for California, and through his vivid letters home to his brother Levi, he shares the highs and lows of his journey along the Overland Trail. His account covers everyday adventures like hunting and crossing streams, as well as more intense moments such as illness and interactions with Native Americans. The story offers an engaging glimpse into the challenges and experiences of westward travel during that era.