Bound for Oregon
by Jean Van Leeuwen
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Author: Jean Van LeeuwenBrand: Penguin Group USA
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-11-01
ISBN: 0140383190
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Puffin
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- ISBN13: 9780140383195
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Vivid and Memorable
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on an real young girl's reminiscences, "Bound For Oregon" is filled with specific and vivid details that will speak to young readers and make this episode in American history come to life. Told by nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd, the tale unfolds very naturally: from the hardship of leaving family behind, to the boredom of listening to the wagon wheels turning every day, to continual uncertainty, illness and death, hunger and thirst, and ultimately to success--it's all here. Crossing rivers, climbing mountains, facing Indians, racing to beat the snows -- it's amazing that anyone made it! But this book is more than just a list of hardships: the author has fleshed out the factual details with the relationships within the family. For example, Mary Ellen wonders if her mother, who is not her own birth mother, really cares for her. By the end of their journey, they have grown to love and respect each other. Mary Ellen gets annoyed with her two younger sisters, but when cholera strikes, she realizes how much she loves them. Her grandmother, who had to stay in Arkansas, is such a constant presence it feels like she has come along. Through it all, her father's faith and his steady nature keep them all going. This book is memorable and accessible for ages 9+. Highly recommended.
Summary of Bound for Oregon
Nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd, filled with the pioneer spirit, treks cross country in 1852 with her family in search of a better life. The Todds survive Indians and swollen rivers, but what will happen when mother has a new baby and winter arrives? Jean Van Leeuwen has written highly acclaimed book for both children and young adults, including Dear Mom, You're Ruining My Life.Fiction Books
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