Description: In 1862, when the family farm is threatened with foreclosure following an outbreak of a deadly sheep-killing disease, 17-year-old, Callum McBay, embarks on a brave and perilous journey from Scotland to the gold fields of British Columbia, aiming to save it.
Brief description:
Colin Campbell is the author of The Trails of the Southern Cariboo/ He was a high school teacher-librarian, and a columnist for the 100 Mile Free Press newspaper. He now lives in Vancouver with his wife Carol.
Review Quotes:
"The Cariboo Trek of Callum McBay is an entertaining read for young adults looking for their next British Columbia adventure tale."
-- "The British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF) British Columbia History Magazine"