In 1885, George Brunt, a nine-year old real-life pioneer boy, travels by wagon with his family to settle on a farm near Eagle Rock, Idaho, now Idaho Falls. Before long, responsibility for the family’s entire existence is thrust squarely on his tender shoulders.

In thirty exciting chapters, live side-by-side with George and his family to learn for yourself what it’s like to be an early pioneer settling in Bonneville County, Idaho. Be there with George when he meets Indian friends, works a farm boy’s life, fights off wild animals in the dark, and faces unbelievable obstacles to carve out an existence in the old days of Eagle Rock, Idaho.

Enjoy many historical photos and several original illustrations by artist John Hart.

Commissioned by the D.V. and Jennie Holbrook Groberg Family Trust as a read-along storybook for Idaho schoolchildren, to serve as a supplement in their studies of Idaho history; also in celebration of the centennial anniversary of Bonneville County on 02/07/2011

Click here for a sample of some of the historical photos from George Brunt’s life.

Softbound, 205 pages, $12.95 + $3.95 shipping from the author, taxes included.
Also available at Barnes & Noble and Hastings.