In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California. As he makes his way across the country, Austin writes...
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Jan 08, 2009
Ann
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Fun thing about being a teacher: reading YA novels counts as "work." :) Fourth grade is going to be reading this book next week, and I had never read it before. As the title indicates, it's a story told in letters from one brother on the Overland Trail to his younger brother, remaining behind in Pennsylvania. Even though it's a pretty simple book, it doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the journey...I was surprised by how many people the author allowed to die. Not an ear
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Mar 21, 2011
Lori
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Again, another historical fiction that my 8 year old boy enjoyed. THis is about the Oregon trail.
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Mar 14, 2011
114 Matthew
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I think that this is a great book. This has very specific info about the Organ Trail.
Jul 22, 2008
Duane
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This is a good read for the beginning reader. It's the letters home that an older brother is sending to his younger brother who stays in Pennsylvania while he's traveling along the Oregon Trail. Insightful and enjoyable, this book should appeal to any reader who enjoys some history in their reading. A very good read.
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