Felipe lived in Mexico. His little burro, Filomena, was his friend. But when Felipe's family decided to join Colonel Anza's expedition to California, Felipe's uncle said they must leave Filomena behind. Instead, Felipe hid her among the other animals in the caravan.

The journey was long and hard. The people suffered. Many animals died along the way. But Felipe and his family survived. And so did surprising Filomena.

This exciting History I Can Read recreates the historic 1775 expedition of Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza. Genevieve Grayss sensitive storytelling is matched by Ann Grifalconi's exuberant pictures.

From the dust jacket