Westward to Home: Joshua's Diary, The Oregon Trail, 1848 (My America)

By: Patricia Hermes

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Synopsis: In book one of this diary of life on the Oregon Trail, Pat Hermes tells the story of Joshua McCullough's family's experiences as they pack up their belongings and head west in a wagon train. It is 1848 when Joshua McCullough and his family leave their home in St. Joseph, Missouri, and set off for Oregon on a wagon train. During their seven-month-long journey, many of the other families on the trail suffer devastating losses, but Joshua's is spared. However, Joshua must conquer his fear of water during the many river crossings the wagon train must make. During one dramatic crossing, Joshua heroically dives into a rushing river to save his younger sister Becky. The battered wagon train reaches Oregon after traveling over two thousand miles.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 110 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780439112093
Publisher:: Scholastic, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 06/28/12
Copyrighted By:: Patricia Hermes
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:: Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.