When Francis Tucket is separated from his family and their wagon train as they head west along the Oregon Trail, he has only just turned fourteen. Will he survive the dangers that lie ahead of him? Will he ever find his family?

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Call Me Francis Tucket

After a year with the one-armed mountain man known as Mr. Grimes, Francis has learned to live by the harsh code of the wilderness. He can cause a stampede, survive his own mistakes, and face up to desperadoes. But when he rescues a little girl and her younger brother, Francis takes on more than he bargained for.

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Tucket’s Ride

Francis Tucket and his adopted family, Lottie and Billy, are heading west in search of Francis’s parents on the Oregon Trail. But when winter comes early, Francis turns south to avoid the cold and leads them right into enemy territory. The United States and Mexico are at war, and Francis, Lottie, and Billy are captured by the most ruthless band of outlaws Francis has ever seen. Is there any chance of rescue?

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Tucket’s Gold

Things look grim for fifteen-year-old Francis Tucket and young Lottie and Billy. Without horses, water, or food, they’re alone in a prairie wasteland, with the dreaded Comanchero outlaws in pursuit. Enemies old and new wait at every turn, and death might strike at any moment. But so might good fortune. They stumble upon an ancient treasure and use teamwork, courage, and fast thinking to hold on to it. When they discover a hidden village, the West doesn’t seem so wild after all.

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Tucket’s Home

Francis Tucket, Lottie, and Billy have survived hair-raising and rip-roaring adventures as they’ve struggled west, held together by their goal to find Francis’s family on the Oregon Trail. They also share a secret: the treasure hidden in their saddlebags. Now the three meet up with a British adventurer, with men of faith and hope, and with bloodthirsty ex-soldiers. Even here, at the end of the trail, surprises and tragic turns await them.

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Tucket’s Travels
Francis Tucket: Adventures in the West, 1847–1849
All five novels in one volume!

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About the Author

Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He has also written many other popular books, including The River, Brian’s Winter, Brian’s Return, and Brian’s Hunt (companions to Hatchet); My Life in Dog Years; and Nightjohn and its companion, Sarny: A Life Remembered. Gary Paulsen and his wife, the artist Ruth Wright Paulsen, have homes in New Mexico, in Alaska, and on the Pacific Ocean.