Status
Available
Call number
Publication
A Dell Yearling Book
Description
Fourteen-year-old Francis is heading west in a wagon train on the Oregon Trail when he�s kidnapped by Pawnees. His adventures during the two-year search for his family teach him how to live by the harsh code of the wilderness, and give readers an exciting panoramic vision of the West at a time of settlement and of war with Mexico. Along the way, Francis meets up with Mr. Grimes, a one-armed mountain man, and later rescues Lottie and Billy, children abandoned on the prairie. Together the three encounter bandits, soldiers, storms, eccentric travellers, and discover an ancient treasure. But the real treasure lies at the end of the trail�Tucket�s home.
Description
Fourteen-year-old Francis is heading west in a wagon train on the Oregon Trail when he’s kidnapped by Pawnees. His adventures during the two-year search for his family teach him how to live by the harsh code of the wilderness, and give readers an exciting panoramic vision of the West at a time of settlement and of war with Mexico. Along the way, Francis meets up with Mr. Grimes, a one-armed mountain man, and later rescues Lottie and Billy, children abandoned on the prairie. Together the three encounter bandits, soldiers, storms, eccentric travellers, and discover an ancient treasure. But the real treasure lies at the end of the trail—Tucket’s home.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
7.6 inches
ISBN
0440419670 / 9780440419679
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Lexile
900L
User reviews
LibraryThing member fwendy
This was recommended by one of my 6th grade students who possibly enjoys history more than me! Could be for juveniles and easy reading for young adults. Quick paced and packed with adventure, I read it one weekend afternoon. An exciting account of pioneer journey to the west with characters similar
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LibraryThing member Daniel.Malcor
I was suprised when Kassie choose this on my birthday trip to the book store. It was really fun and educational.
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J4C.Pau