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"Historical fiction at an easy level is hard to find, and this pioneer story, narrated by 10-year-old Libby Mitchell on her journey from Virginia to Michigan in 1837, is smoothly written and appealing. The wagon trail is not easy, and Whelan is careful to include a taste of the hardships. She's also careful in her presentation of the Potawatomi Indians, who figure in the s...more
Paperback, 64 pages
Published
November 24th 2010
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published September 1987)
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An early chapter book-- 2nd or 3rd grade level-- that tells the story of an early pioneer family moving to Michigan. The story's white heroine befriends a Potawatami girl, a friendship that is developed more in the follow-up books in this series.
A good introduction to the early 1800s in Michigan from a white perspective, but sensitive to the Native American presence.
A good introduction to the early 1800s in Michigan from a white perspective, but sensitive to the Native American presence.
I really like this book. This is a lot like little house on the prairie but a lot more simple and easy. I read this with my daughter and it only took us an hour and a half or so. She really enjoyed reading it with me and she kept asking me if we could read more and more until we'd finished it. If I had to guess at the AR level I would say 3.5.
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Another great story set in Michigan, especially for young girls. Really good.
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Gloria Whelan is the best-selling author of many novels for young readers, including Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award; Friutlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect; Angel on the Square and its companion, The Impossible Journey; Once on this Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; Farewell to the Island; and Return to the Island. She lives with her husband, Joseph, in the woods ...more
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