Sixteen-year-old Bill finds adventure when he becomes a rider for the Pony Express (though his letters home never hint at the dangers he encounters).

The Big Balloon Race

by Eleanor Coerr

Published 1 October 1981
Ariel almost causes her famous mother to lose a balloon race and then helps her win it.

The Josefina Story Quilt

by Eleanor Coerr

Published 23 May 1986
While traveling west with her family in 1850, a young girl makes a patchwork quilt chronicling the experiences of the journey and reserves a special patch for her pet hen Josefina.

Chang's Paper Pony

by Eleanor Coerr

Published 1 July 1988
In San Francisco during the 1850's gold rush, Chang, the son of Chinese immigrants, wants a pony but cannot afford one until his friend Big Pete finds a solution.