In 1866, Josh Logan, his mother and his father are on a wagon train bound for Wyoming when natives attack the wagon train. In the course of the attack, Josh’s mother buries her son in sand with just a reed as a breathing tube. Josh is the only survivor of the attack. After everything, he buries the dead and makes his way westward again toward Wyoming. Josh Logan is just 13 years old. Josh is looking for Laramie, Wyoming where his mother was to teach school. Josh convinces the school to take him on in his mother’s place, even if just doing odd jobs. That’s where the adventure begins and it’s where Josh Logan begins keeping journals of his life in Laramie.
The Josh Logan Journals consist of seven journals. You’ll note they bear the numbers 1- 7 on the covers. Read in sequence, they draw a nice sketch of the flow of Josh’s life.
BOOK #4:
The Day of Eleanor Long – Josh is now a full-time teacher. He is busy all year, so his summers become ‘his time’ when he seeks out new adventures and new friendships. In this journal he leaves on a hiking trip into the Rocky Mountains just a day or two after summer vacation begins. He runs into a woman, Eleanor Long, who is living as a recluse in the mountains. Their meeting is less than friendly because Eleanor doesn’t like visitors. Josh respects this and leaves her to herself. Later during this hiking trip, he finds Eleanor injured and left only half dressed. Josh helps her back to her cabin and provides what help he can. Eleanor recovers and Josh returns to Laramie where they meet again during the 4th of July Celebration. This is where the real story begins. Josh and Eleanor become good friends and … you’ll need to read on to learn what happens.
