“Papa snaps the whip. GEE HAW! We’re off.” Brave travelers in a thirty-five-wagon train, destined for Oregon Territory, tell their stories. Historical notes. Author’s note. Suggestions for further reading. Full-color illustrations created with pencil, pen and ink with watercolor and gouache.
A wide variety of novels and accessible nonfiction for younger elementary readers who love a good story comprise this category of 12 books per year. The focus in these titles is primarily on the text, though some novels may feature illustration.