Dear Levi

Written by Elvira Woodruff · Illustrated by Beth Peck

Orphaned Austin faces perilous adventures on a wagon train to California.

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128 pages· 18,837 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 1010L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1851, young orphan Austin Ives embarks on a perilous journey to California with a wagon train. Through letters to his brother Levi, Austin recounts the challenges of the Overland Trail, from hunting and river crossings to illness and tense encounters with Native Americans. As he navigates this rugged landscape, Austin's resilience and observations reveal the harsh realities and unexpected friendships of frontier life. Will he find a new home in the West, or will the journey prove too treacherous? Discover the trials and triumphs of a boy seeking a future in an untamed land.

From the publisher

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.”

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