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.”
The bestselling author of GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SOCKS and THE RAVENMASTER’S SECRET, Woodruff has written more than twenty books for children, including picture books, historical fiction, and lighthearted fantasy. Her numerous school visits each year are popular with kids and teachers. The sequel to GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SOCKS, GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SPY, will be published in November 2010. She lives with her family in Martin’s Creek, Pennsylvania.
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