The life Megen had always known was going away. The nice house in the suburbs, her school and all her frends, even her most prized possession would be gone in a few days. She did't know what her new life would be like, only that it would be very different. She liked camping trips, but this was for real, they were going to the wilderness, and not just for a visit. In the wilderness Magen encountered many animals, even a pesky black bear. She found a herd of wild Mustanges and all she could talk about from then on was how to get her own horse. Magen's Mom misses all that L.A. had to offer, but Magen finds happiness in the wilderness. This book has lots of wild animals adventures and educationl information on animals, It tell how to survive in the wilderness. Its pack full of adventure it also has a pesty bear encounters.