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published
November 1st 1996
by Puffin
binding
Paperback, 176 pages
isbn
0140383190
(isbn13: 9780140383195)
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Nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd, filled with the pioneer spirit, treks cross country in 1852 with her family in search of a better life. The Todds survi...more
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Read in October, 2008
recommended to Kristen by:
Emmarecommends it for: ages 8 up
Good descriptive narrative of a young girl's trip to Oregon in the 1850s. Based on a true account. Mary Ellen, at nine, is the oldest of three girls. Her father and stepmother are taking them to Oregon, along with John, a fifteen year old neighbor boy whose family cannot keep him.
What really comes through is the travelers' patience, common sense, determination, and quiet faith. When things get tough, time and again they turn to God for comfort. As in all pioneer stories, I'm always amazed a...more
What really comes through is the travelers' patience, common sense, determination, and quiet faith. When things get tough, time and again they turn to God for comfort. As in all pioneer stories, I'm always amazed a...more
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Read in November, 2008
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Our Elementary Schoolrecommends it for: Ages 9 and up (advanced reading levels)
My daughter (9) and I read this book together. It is based on a true story about a young girl and her family's trip to Oregon in a covered wagon. It is brutally realistic and covers some issues (ie. slavery) that we discussed together. Once the family reached Oregon, my daughter and I enjoyed discussing the places we'd been that Mary Ellen had been (since we live in Oregon).
I would highly recommend this book to youth and adults alike.
I would highly recommend this book to youth and adults alike.
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Read in April, 2008
This is a mostly true tale. While researching the Oregon Trail--the route many settlers used to travel overland to the west coast in the mid 19th Century--Ms. Van Leeuwen came across the memoirs of Mary Ellen Todd, a woman who had traveled the trail as a nine-year-old back in 1852, as recorded by Mary Ellen's daughter. It was a fascinating account and, in order to make it more readable to a modern audience, Ms. Van Leeuwen rewrote the tale, fleshing out details with her own imagination and the a...more
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From my 11 y/o daughter:
This delightful book is about Mary Ellen Todd's adventure journeying to Oregon. Along the way she makes new friends, her calf, Daisy drowns in a river, and meets some scary looking Indians. But, her hardest challenge is, trying to become a brave, pioneer girl.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes history, adventure, and the wild west.
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This delightful book is about Mary Ellen Todd's adventure journeying to Oregon. Along the way she makes new friends, her calf, Daisy drowns in a river, and meets some scary looking Indians. But, her hardest challenge is, trying to become a brave, pioneer girl.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes history, adventure, and the wild west.
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogsp...
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Read in May, 2006
This is a good story about a young girl and her family's journey from Arkansas to Oregon. It illustrates the challenges and hardships they faced. A great read-aloud when teaching about the Oregon Trail.
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Read in November, 2007
Bound for Oregon is a true story and it is SO exciting!
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