About The Journey West: Leaving Dixfield by James & Tonya Ridley
In the spring of 1865, Janus Fletcher’s world is changing—both at home and across the nation. As his family departs Dixfield, Maine, to begin a daring journey west, they pass through towns draped in black crepe and filled with mourners grieving the loss of President Abraham Lincoln. Along the way, Janus catches glimpses of this national sorrow, and in Chicago, he finally sees the Lincoln funeral train—an unforgettable moment that marks the beginning of his own path through grief, hope, and discovery.
The Journey West: Leaving Dixfield is a heartfelt historical fiction novel that follows a young boy and his family as they travel by rail and wagon across post-Civil War America. Inspired by true events, this pioneer story captures the courage, challenges, and quiet faith of one family determined to start again.
Inspired by true events and written with warmth and authenticity, this story is perfect for middle-grade readers, homeschool families, and anyone who loves a good old-fashioned pioneer tale.
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Author Bio:
James and Tonya Ridley are a husband-and-wife writing team passionate about faith, history, and storytelling. With decades of experience in education and professional writing, they bring heart and purpose to every page. The Journey West: Leaving Dixfield is the first book in their children’s historical fiction trilogy, The Janus Frontiers.
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