Attack in the Rye Grass: Introducing Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

Set in 1843, a young boy named Perrin Whitman embarks on a wagon train journey to the Oregon Territory with his missionary aunt and uncle. Excited for adventure, he quickly befriends Shikam, a young Native American girl. Their shared desire for peace between settlers and Native Americans is tested when a measles outbreak threatens to ignite conflict. As tensions rise, Perrin must grapple with his uncle's perilous situation and find a way to prevent war while navigating the complexities of cultural misunderstandings and fear.