Three Alone (Paperback)

Nancy L. Robison

ISBN 10: 1478343729 / ISBN 13: 9781478343721

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

About this Item

Paperback. Heading west to Fort Walla Walla to take religion to the Indians, with her mother and minister-stepfather, 12 year old Emily McGregor suddenly finds herself alone after a brutal attack on their wagon train. An ugly white man posing as an Indian is the culprit and promises to return for Elizabeth and make her his bride. Sad at losing her precious mother and frightened of the threat made by the man, Emily wonders what to do next. Her thoughts are interrupted by a baby's cry. Happiness to find someone else alive is short lived when she realizes she does not know how to take care of a baby - especially a boy baby. By morning another orphan arrives - Clara, a black girl about the same age as Emily who has also been left alone under similar circumstances. Together they decide to push westward and as far away from Old Grisly [the name Emily has given to the ugly man] as they can go. Emily's concern is not for herself but for the baby. On their journey they encounter the elements, lack of food and milk, wild animals and Indians before they find help along the trail. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Three Alone (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1478343729
• ISBN 13: 9781478343721
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Heading west to Fort Walla Walla to take religion to the Indians, with her mother and minister-stepfather, 12 year old Emily McGregor suddenly finds herself alone after a brutal attack on their wagon train. An ugly white man posing as an Indian is the culprit and promises to return for Elizabeth and make her his bride. Sad at losing her precious mother and frightened of the threat made by the man, Emily wonders what to do next. Her thoughts are interrupted by a baby's cry. Happiness to find someone else alive is short lived when she realizes she does not know how to take care of a baby - especially a boy baby. By morning another orphan arrives - Clara, a black girl about the same age as Emily who has also been left alone under similar circumstances. Together they decide to push westward and as far away from Old Grisly [the name Emily has given to the ugly man] as they can go. Emily's concern is not for herself but for the baby. On their journey they encounter the elements, lack of food and milk, wild animals and Indians before they find help along the trail.

About the Author

Nancy Robison is the author of 70 books and 900 short stories and articles mostly for young readers. For several years she wrote stories for the L.A. Times and talking books for Disney. She has also been a model, actress, dancer and hostess on television and in motion pictures. She also appeared in 3 operas. All this has given her ideas for writing stories. Throughout her career she has given classes on fashion modeling and creative writing. She has four sons and nine grandchildren - all boys except for one. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have enjoyed 57 years together.