West to a Land of Plenty The Diary of Teresa Angelino Viscardi by Jim Murphy 1st
The book cover for West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Teresa Angelino Viscardi, part of the Dear America series. This historical fiction novel, written by Jim Murphy, is presented as the diary of Teresa, a 14-year-old Italian-American girl who travels with her family from New York to Idaho in 1883 to settle in a new community called Opportunity. The book explores themes of family, travel, and the history of the United States. It depicts Teresa's experiences as she adjusts to the unfamiliar environment of the West. The story is told from Teresa's perspective, but also includes entries from her younger sister, Antoinetta.