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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020 · Est. 2 hour read
Sarah Journeys West
Written by Nikki Shannon Smith · Illustrated by Alessia Trunfio
Book #11 in the Girls Survive series
Can Sarah's family survive the Oregon Trail's perils for a new life in California?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 254 ratings
112 pages· 13,028 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1851, twelve-year-old Sarah embarks on a perilous journey with her family along the Oregon Trail, seeking fortune in California. Facing racism, harsh weather, and treacherous terrain, they must endure countless challenges. Will they find the better life they dream of, or will the trail's dangers prove too great? As Sarah navigates this treacherous path, the stakes are high, and survival is uncertain. Discover the trials and hopes of a family determined to carve out a new future in the midst of the Gold Rush.
From the publisher
In the midst of the California Gold Rush, twelve-year-old Sarah and her family are living in the North as free Black people. Seeking a better life, Sarah’s parents decide they will venture west on the Oregon Trail. On the trail, Sarah and her family face all kinds of hardship, including racism, extreme weather, difficult terrain, and disease. But the journey will be worth it if they can find fortune in California. Will Sarah and her family endure the trail and make a new life out west? Nonfiction material on the Oregon Trail, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 13,028
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 505888
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2020
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781496592187
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