Dear Levi

Illus. in black-and-white. In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins awagon train headed for California. As they make their way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing day-to-day life on theOverland Trail. In his own observant and vigorous voice, Austin tells of theeveryday happenings–hunting game and fording streams–as well as more dramaticepisodes, from devastating illness to complex encounters with Indians.”Woodruff presents a bounty of information in a format that will be especiallyvalued as a classroom readaloud.”– “Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books.”