The epic journey of the Sager children by covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon in 1848."e;Father wanted us to go on to Oregon, and that's where we're going!"e;When the wagon train pulled out of Missouri in 1844, John Sager thought the trip West would be great fun.But now both his father and mother are dead. Young John is determined to lead his brother and five sisters a thousand miles through the wilderness to Oregon…braving hunger, thirst, and unknown danger-alone!Based on a true story, this is an inspiring saga of heroism and a family's perseverance in the rugged Old West.