Patty Reed's Doll

Written by Ms. Rachel K. Laurgaard · Illustrated by Ms. Elizabeth Sykes Michaels and Ms. Diane Wilde

Stranded in snow, survival hangs by a thread. Can a child's courage prevail?

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143 pages· 1040L

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In 1846, the Donner Party faces a brutal winter in the Sierra Nevada. Among them, young Patty Reed clings to hope and her wooden doll, Dolly, as they battle the elements. With survival uncertain, Patty's resilience is tested. Will her spirit endure the harshest of trials, or will the mountains claim another victim? Discover the gripping tale of courage and survival through the eyes of a child and her cherished companion.

From the publisher

In the winter of 1846, the Donner Party was stranded by heavy snows in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The pioneers endured bitter hardships and many of them died. But some survived, including eight-year-old Patty Reed, a girl filled with dignity and determination in the face of mortal danger. This is her story, as told by Dolly, the wooden doll she kept hidden in her dress.

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