Now armed with rifles, the self-reliant women of the Petticoat Party wagon train continue their journey to Oregon City and face more challenges including a shooting contest with a band of Snake Indians.
As the Dalinger family travels across America in a rented recreational vehicle, Keats grows more accepting of the attention-getting behavior of their "manny"--male nanny--especially after a visit with the manny's parents on their Wyoming ranch.
Fourteen-year-old Rusty, an unathletic daydreaming artist who is only on his high school wrestling team because he needs the physical education credit, faces the ultimate humiliation when he is scheduled to wrestle a girl in a public match.
Explores biological and sociological influences on maleness and femaleness, describes the roles of men and women throughout history, and offers information to help young adults evaluate themselves as persons.
Robert, a British fifteen-year-old, is confused when he plays the part of Rosalind while studying Shakespeare in school and discovers parts of his personality that he did not know existed.
Ryo prepares for a flower arranging and tea ceremony competition, even though she is not skilled in either thing, and has to go up against a girl who wants Asuka for herself.
Asuka is relieved to have an outlet for his love of girly things when he takes a baking class for men, but, when his mother finds out, her reaction will lead to a surprising revelation.
