Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, the story follows eleven-year-old Sallie March, a clever tomboy with a passion for Western adventure novels. Alongside her sister Maude, they flee their exploitative guardians, embarking on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists. Unlike the fictional tales she adores, Sallie's reality reveals her sister as a "wanted woman." Their transformation from orphans to outlaws unfolds in a captivating narrative that combines adventure, sisterhood, and the quest for freedom.
