Seventeen-year-old Lovisa King leaves Missouri for the Oregon Territory in 1845. A Heart for Any Fate based on the history of a company of real pioneers tells the story of the King family whose careful plans are challenged by the harsh unforeseen realities of overland travel. The family makes the unfortunate decision to follow guide Stephen Meek who leads them into blistering weather drought and treacherous river crossings along a shortcut that becomes known as the Terrible Trail. Author: Linda Crew Publisher: Ooligan Press Published: 04/01/2009 Pages: 274 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.70lbs Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.60d ISBN: 9781932010268 Age Range: 12-17