Destiny's Dreamers books in order

Destiny's Dreamers is a two-book historical fiction series by Kathleen Karr about families heading west in 19th-century America, published in 1993 and 1994.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Gone West 1993 Kathleen Karr Buy
2 The Promised Land 1994 Kathleen Karr Buy

Destiny’s Dreamers is a short series of two children’s historical novels published in the early 1990s. Kathleen Karr wrote both books around the experience of heading west during America’s era of frontier expansion, a subject she returned to several times throughout her career (including in the later Petticoat Party series).

Gone West (1993) introduces readers to a family setting out for a new life beyond the settled states. The Promised Land (1994) picks up the theme of arrival and the hard work of building something from nothing in unfamiliar territory. The books are aimed at middle-grade readers and reflect Karr’s lifelong interest in the people who shaped the American West.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Destiny's Dreamers series?

There are two books in the Destiny’s Dreamers series, published between 1993 and 1994.

What is the first book in the Destiny's Dreamers series?

The first book in the Destiny’s Dreamers series is Gone West, published in 1993.

What is Destiny's Dreamers about?

The series follows characters caught up in the westward expansion of 19th-century America. Gone West (1993) tells the story of a family leaving their home to start a new life on the frontier. The Promised Land (1994) continues the theme of migration and settlement in the American West. Both books are aimed at middle-grade readers.

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