Rachel's Journal

Book #1 in the Young American Voices series

A young girl chronicles her family's perilous journey on the Oregon Trail.

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48 pages· 9,770 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 930L

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Bookroo's summary

Rachel embarks on a perilous journey along the Oregon Trail with her family, facing unexpected encounters and natural challenges. Her handwritten journal captures the adventure, from buffalo stampedes to river crossings. Will they reach California safely? Discover Rachel's story through her eyes, filled with mementos and memories of a life-changing expedition.

From the publisher

In this first book in the Young American Voices series, young Rachel and her family travel by covered wagon following the Oregon Trail from Illinois all the way to California. The terrain is rough and the seven-month trip is filled with adventure–a surprise encounter with Indians, a thunderous buffalo stampede, even the perilous crossing of a flooded river. Rachel’s own handwritten journal chronicles every detail and features cherished “pasted-in” mementos–wildflowers, buttons, quilt patches–gathered along the way. Hear Rachel’s story in her own words as she and her family make their way to their new home in California.

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