As Austin travels from PA to Oregon in 1851 to lay claim to land their father left them, he writes letters to his younger brother Levi, sharing the adventures and mishaps along the way.
The letters reveal the hardship of the journey and different people's perspective on life and the Native Americans.
An excellent example of a boy developing into a mature individual who knows his beliefs and gains confidence his ability to survive.
Great map in front showing the states/territories the trail traversed.
Ms. Woodruff based the book on several actual journal entries.
*Highly recommend.
Strategies: cause/effect, synthesizing, determining importance-sequencing
Warning/point to discuss: The three boys become blood brothers-probably not a very wise thing to promote nowadays!
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