Four sisters, one train ticket west, and the shimmering promise of California. Nan, Mary Lee, Jean, and Jack Corner leave behind their familiar life for the adventure of a new land, but first comes the joyful chaos of packing, the bittersweet farewells to friends and beloved pets, and the electric anticipation that only a great journey can bring. Through playful banter and small mishaps, each sister emerges distinctively - their particular anxieties, their irreplaceable humor, their unique way of facing the unknown. Amy Ella Blanchard captures something timeless about the experience of leaving while still carrying home with you, the bittersweet nature of new beginnings. This second installment in the Corner sisters series offers a window into an era when California represented the farthest reaches of American possibility, and when family bonds were tested and strengthened by the simple act of going somewhere different together. Perfect for readers who cherish nostalgic children's literature and stories about sisters who face the world side by side.
