Mule breeder John Cyrus Bellman is itching to find the large animals he has read about. Bones have been found. Bellman is a widower and single father of Bess, a 10 year old girl. She can not join the adventure so is left with Bellman's sister. Bellman takes out west in a quest that covers uncharted territory and Bess stays home to her own adventure...that of becoming a woman. The story goes back and forth between the two main characters. As things go along, we see Bellman as a bit foolish and Bess rightfully wary, but then it all comes together boldly. I enjoyed the audio book but much is made of Bellman's English origin, I'm not sure this reader captured his essence.
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