Discusses psychology and interpersonal conflict with regard to teenage girls, covering how to deal with having one's feelings hurt by friends and become a stronger, better person while learning about oneself.
12-year old Penny Tucker is not happy when her family decides to head out West; Penny would rahter stay home in Missouri. Uncle James hopes to strike it rich in the California gold fields.
Brief text and photographs walk through the typical features and life cycle of daisies. Includes discussion questions and a glossary, with suggestions for further reading.