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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
The Quilt Walk
A young girl faces a perilous journey westward, leaving everything behind.
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Bookroo's summary
In 1863, Emmy Blue Hatchett embarks on a daunting journey from Illinois to Colorado. Leaving her home and loved ones, she clings to a special gift from her grandmother. As her family faces the harsh realities of wagon train travel, Emmy must find strength and hope in the face of uncertainty. Will the promise of a new life be worth the sacrifices made along the way?
From the publisher
It’s 1863 and 10-year-old Emmy Blue Hatchett has been told by her father that soon their family will leave their farm, family, and friends in Illinois, and travel west to a new home in Colorado. It’s difficult leaving family and friends behind. They might not see one another ever again. When Emmy’s grandmother comes to say goodbye, she gives Emmy a special gift to keep her occupied on the trip. The journey by wagon train is long and full of hardships. But the Hatchetts persevere and reach their destination in Colorado, ready to start their new life.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 780L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 153808
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2013
- First published
- January 1, 2012
- Publisher
- Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781585367993
- LCCN
- 2012005863
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