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A boy. A broken journey. A promise that will shape his future.
In the spring of 1865, as the Civil War comes to an end, five-year-old Janus Fletcher is already learning what it means to lose. With his mother gone and the world changing around him, his father makes a bold decision — one that will carry their family far from the only home Janus has ever known.
Westward.
From crowded train stations to muddy river crossings, every mile pulls Janus farther from everything familiar and closer to a future still unfolding. Along the way he will face fears, discover new beginnings, and begin to understand that courage isn't found in knowing the path ahead — but in taking the next step anyway.
Readers will hear the rumble of the train beneath their feet, feel the weight of the open frontier, and walk beside a boy learning what it really means to grow up.
Inspired by true family history, this is a story of family, faith, and the courage to keep moving forward when everything familiar fades away.
The Janus Frontiers series brings America's westward expansion to life with rich historical detail, strong themes of courage and resilience, and clean wholesome storytelling parents and teachers can trust. Perfect for fans of Little House on the Prairie, ages 8–14.
Note for Parents & Teachers: Pioneer hardships — including loss — are handled with care and sensitivity, opening meaningful conversations about resilience, hope, and family strength.
Because some journeys don't just change where you live… they change who you become.
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The Journey West: Leaving Dixfield (The Janus Frontiers)
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Ridley, Tonya (illustratore). Paperback. Based on a True Family StoryIn the spring of 1865, five-year-old Janus Fletcher's world turned upside down.President Lincoln has been shot. The Civil War is ending. And Janus's papa has made a bold decision: the Fletchers are leaving their Maine farm behind to seek a new life on the western frontier.The Journey West: Leaving Dixfield follows Janus and his family as they pack their hopes into wagons, board noisy trains, cross muddy rivers, and step into the unknown. Along the way, Janus faces fears, wonders at new sights, and learns what it means to have courage when everything familiar fades away.From bustling city stations to quiet campfires under endless skies, Janus discovers that adventure isn't just about places you go - it's about the family you travel with and the hope that carries you forward.NOTE TO PARENTS and TEACHERS: The Journey West: Leaving Dixfield gently introduces young readers to the realities of loss and grief through the eyes of a child. While death is part of the historical journey - reflecting the authentic hardships of 1865 pioneer life - it is handled with care, compassion, and age-appropriate sensitivity. Moments of sorrow are balanced with themes of resilience and family strength, offering young readers not just a historical understanding, but a foundation for empathy and emotional growth. This story can open meaningful conversations about courage, trust, and healing - making it a valuable addition to classrooms, book clubs, and family reading time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798988577485
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