Newsgirl The Beginning

Amelia, her mom, (Sophie) and her friend, Estele head off on a long journey to California in 1851 ( California Gold Rush ) They go on a ship from Boston called the Unicorn. When they arrive in San Fransisco after a long, hard journey Estele is sick of being on ships. The three of them believed that their house that Amelia's Uncle Paul sent would be in San Fransisco already. Unfortunately, NO! So they end up living in a cold tent. Amelia goes out to get food for her "family." She finds that there aren't many women in San Fransisco. She sees the men look at her differently than the men around her. Amelia also makes many friends when she is out.  She tells her Mom and Estele all about her experiences out side of the tent. Sophie and Estele start to worry about the plans they made to make dresses and aprons for the women in California. Sophie stresses about it so much that it makes Amelia want to do something to earn money. When she finds that newspaper selling might earn her some money she decides to do that. But will that be the best job because there are rough boys in San Fransisco that sell newspapers for their family. Will the other boys appreciate her kindness and generosity to her family? KEEP TUNED AND READING!