Bound For Oregon
Basing her story on the published accounts of her true-life heroine Mary Ellen Todd, Van Leeuwen describes a family's tumultuous journey along the Oregon Trail in 1852. With only a guide book, the Todd family sets out from their Arkansas home on a two thousand mile trek to claim unchartered Oregon Territory. Crossing rough terrain and encountering hostile people, the Todds show their true pioneering spirit. But as winter draws near, will the Todds have the strength to complete their journey? And if they make it, will Oregon fulfill their dreams? This is a convincing picture of a pioneer journey that does a good job of showing the tremendous sacrifices people made to follow their dream of a better life.
Read lessDescription
Basing her story on the published accounts of her true-life heroine Mary Ellen Todd Van Leeuwen describes a family's tumultuous journey along the Oregon Trail in 1852.
With only a guide book to show them the way, the Todd family sets out from their Arkansas home on a two thousand mile trek to claim uncharted Oregon Territory. Crossing rough terrain and encountering hostile people, the Todds show their true pioneering spirit. But as winter draws near, will the Todds have the strength to complete their journey? And if they make it, will Oregon fulfill their dreams?
This is a convincing picture of a pioneer journey that does a good job of showing the tremendous sacrifices people made to follow their dream of a better life. - School Library Journal
Information
Subject: History
Grade: Grade 2-Grade 6
Brand: Puffin Books
Publisher Date: 11/01/1996
Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.0 x 0.5
UPC: 9780140383195
Pages: 176
