The novel follows the story of a young girl named Emily who travels with her family from their home in Kentucky to visit her sick grandfather in Missouri. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including a rainstorm that causes them to take shelter in a small town called Jericho. While there, Emily becomes friends with a local boy named Johnny, who shows her the beauty of the area and teaches her about the importance of community and helping others. Despite their differences, Emily and Johnny form a strong bond that transcends their social classes. As they continue their journey, Emily's family faces difficult decisions about their future, and Emily must come to terms with her own identity and place in the world. Through her experiences on the road, Emily learns valuable lessons about resilience, empathy, and the power of human connection.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1907 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 3 chapters