The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party

The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party
by Marian Calabro

The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party
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Author: Marian Calabro
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-03-29
ISBN: 0395866103
Number of pages: 192
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Clarion Books
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Book Review: A decent sense of being Virginia Reed
Summary: 4 Stars

As much of this story is based on clips from Mrs. Reeds diary and letters to family; I felt the triumphs and tribulations of her family and friends throughout the entire book.

I enjoy the point of view from the author and do recommend this book for a very strong understanding of what happened along the entire way to Ca. not simply focusing on time between November thru March.

Summary of The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party

On April 14, 1846, the Donner Party set out from Springfield, Illinois, in search of a better life in the largely unsettled California territory. The trip started well but eventually questionable choices and infighting delayed pioneers' attempt to cross the Sierra Nevada until winter. As the impassable snows closed in and their supplies dwindled to nothing, the group faced an almost hopeless struggle for survival that would push some toward the final taboo of cannibalism. Nearly half the members of the Donner Party were children. This account, filled with selections from the survivors' letters and diaries, focuses on the children's experiences, making it uniquely compelling and accessible to young readers. Index, bibliography, chronology, group rosters, suggestions for further research.

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