Rachel's Journal

Firefly & Fern Summary

Rachel's Journal follows a young girl's personal account of life during the pioneering era as her family travels westward toward the Pacific. Through Rachel's own words and illustrations, readers experience the adventures, challenges, and everyday moments of frontier life, gaining intimate insight into what it meant to be a child during this transformative period in American history. This unique diary format makes history come alive and helps children connect with the past through a relatable young voice.