Based on historical fact, this exciting tale is set on the Missouri frontier during the War of 1812. Millie's family and the other families living at Fort Cooper face certain defeat when they are besieged by a coalition of Indian nations allied to the British. Millie, who is only twelve years old, volunteers to ride to nearby Fort Hempstead for reinforcements. Her desperate journey turns the tide of battle. Harrowing events, dramatic dialogue, and an unlikely heroine bring this fast-paced story to life. Ronald Kil's detailed illustrations add to the authenticity of an action-packed story that teaches the responsibility of everyone, even the youngest citizens, to the larger community.

 

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by University of New Mexico Press .

Marc Simmons is considered New Mexico's historian laureate and is a former Woodrow Wilson Fellow, a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, he was granted membership in the knightly Order of Isabela la Catolica for his contribution resides in Cerrillos, New Mexico. Western artist and long-time working cowboy Ronald Kil lives near Santa Fe.