“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.
Topics Overland journeys to the Pacific. Pioneers. U.S. frontier and pioneer life. Oregon National Historic Trail. Nineteenth-century U.S. history.
Lexile 520L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 11"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-01-31
JLG Release Date Apr 2014
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
Upper Elementary Fiction
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A collection of longer-format novels for readers ready to move beyond chapter books. These stories emphasize fun while beginning to explore deeper themes. With engaging plots and relatable characters, this category helps keep readers excited as they take the next step into longer, more immersive stories.