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Gregory, Kristiana Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847 (Dear America)
New York Scholastic, Inc. 1997 0-590-22651-7 / 9780590226516 Hardcover
Now that we're in the North Platte River Valley the air feels dry and thin. My lips are so chapped they bleed when I talk. The only thing to do is dip our fingers in to the bucket of axle grease and rub our lips every hour or so. It smells bad, it tastes bad, and the blowing dust sticks. It feels like we must be halfway to Oregon, but Tall Joe says, no, we've only gone five hundred miles. He also says the worst part of the trail is to come. Does he mean more rivers to cross...? I'm afraid to ask what he's talking about. Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot As with other books in the "Dear America" series, this is not an actual diary; it's historical fiction cast in diary form. From the opening segment when Uncle Milton's coffin ends up in the river and his body is lost forever, readers are captivated by the observation of thirteen-year-old Hattie Campbell. Her father has decided to take the family to Oregon, a land of mild weather and rich farmland. Getting there in 1847, however, was not easy. The family joins a wagon train and spends months crossing the country to reach their new home. There is danger, romance, and plenty of good historical information about life during the mid-eighteen hundreds. It is another fine addition to the series. School Library Journal Gr 4-7A 13-year-old girl keeps a diary of her family's trip west on the Oregon Trail. She includes joys as well as sorrows, but there are many more of the latter. A woman steals from the other pioneers, children get lost, people die from eating poisonous plants and drown while crossing rivers. But Hattie's personal growth and the sense of community portrayed bring an optimistic note to the journey. Although competently written, the characters and plot in this "diary" are not fully developed. Still, the details of life on the trail will be fascinating to young readers, and teachers will find this title useful for social studies units. Back matter includes historical notes, black-and-white photographs of wagons and pioneers on the trail, a recipe for Johny Cake, the words and music for "Skip to My Lou," and maps of the route taken by the families.Connie Parker, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Cleveland, OH Kirkus Reviews In a work subtitled "The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell," Gregory (Earthquake at Dawn, 1992, etc.) reconvenes the Dear America series in 1847, as Hattie, her parents, and her two younger brothers begin the long trek from Missouri to Oregon by wagon train. At first the adventure is exciting, but as the days, weeks, and months pass, Hattie realizes what a dangerous and tedious trip it will be. They cross the prairies, hastening the journey as news of the fate of the Donner party reaches them, but death, disease, weather, and the terrain take a terrible toll. The Campbells lose neighbors and friends until they almost believe they cannot bear to continue. Continue they do: Eight months after they set out, the remaining wagons arrive in Oregon City, just in time for Christmas. Through Hattie's diary, Gregory brings the rigors of the trip to life, but she also includes the details that kept the settlers going-the friendships and camaraderie that developed and the joyful events (a wedding and some births) that occurred. Gregory brings a sobering dose of reality to an era that's often romanticized; this is a fine glimpse of history on a human scale.
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Gregory, Kristiana Dear America #02: The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart
New York Scholastic Inc. 1996 0-590-22653-3 / 9780590226530 Hardcover
Eleven-year-old Abigail Jane Stewart records the despair and hope of the difficult winter between 1777-1778--when she witnessed George Washington readying his young soldiers on the frozen fields of Valley Forge. Children's Literature - Susie Wilde "Dear America," a new series from Scholastic, creates historical novels written in journal form from different eras. This book takes place in Valley Forge in 1777. Gregory, an author well-accomplished in writing young adult historical fiction, creates a believable book by detailing relationships of home and family and placing them against the historical setting. Abigail is as worried about her newborn brother and her friend who's been shamed for cutting her hair, as she is excited by teas with Mrs. Washington, repulsed by the boorishness of Major General Charles Lee, disturbed by the condition of the soldiers, and upset by her Philadelphia relatives who support the English. Gregory seamlessly merges historical figures with fictional characters. She gives a powerful picture of the politics of war and of our young country. In addition, she's created a likable young woman who's an admirable guide to the past. Children's Literature - Mary Sue Preissner Upper elementary and middle school students will enjoy reading this historical fiction selection centered on major events in American history. Presented in diary format by a young lady, the book's viewpoint is that of the targeted reader. Similar to bound books from long ago, the diary comes with an attached quality ribbon bookmark. The color cover illustration features a cameo of the diarist, with the background a muted reprint of artwork from the time period. Readers will relate to Abigail and her the trials and tribulations, joys and sorrows, successes and failures or be repulsed at the harsh conditions of the times (red snow where men marched without shoes at Valley Forge). They may enjoy the old-fashioned terminology, and identify with children who, while from another time period, have feelings and circumstances similar to their own. The book contains black-and-white illustrations pertinent to the subject, whether it be maps, photographs, drawings, etc., acknowledgments, and facts about the author. The ALAN Review - Joyce A. Litton The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart is a fictional account of the ordeal of the American army, its supporters, and its detractors at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from December 1, 1777 to July 4, 1778. Told from the perspective of eleven-year-old Abigail, the novel describes the ill-clad soldiers, the inadequacy of medicine, and the day-to-day activities of the Stewart family. One discovers how household tasks such as laundry and soap-making are accomplished. Fictional characters interact with historical figures. An epilogue which tells what happens to them after the war, a six-page history of the Revolutionary War, portraits, documents, and maps all add to the strong educational value of the book. Because the story is about hard times, young adult readers might prefer a bit more romance or foolishness to leaven the serious tale. School Library Journal Gr 5-8The hardships of the Revolutionary Army at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78 have become symbolic of patriotism and perseverance. This novel recounts the experience through the eyes of 11-year-old Abby Stewart, whose family lives near the encampment. Abby's childlike yet perceptive diary records her varying emotions toward the soldierscuriosity, pity, anger, revulsion, enthusiasmas she observes and interacts with them. Although Gregory's overall tone is positive, she doesn't neglect the downside of army life (disease, desertion, thievery) or the horrors of war. Daily eventschores (especially cooking and laundry), amusements, trials, worries, family interactionsare smoothly woven into the story. The Winter of Red Snow gives readers an interesting and realistic look at the Revolutionary War. However, the quaint language ("I could speak not") is awkward. A two-page epilogue fills readers in on these f
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Gregory, Kristiana Seeds of Hope: The Gold Rush Diary of Susanna Fairchild (Dear America)
New York Scholastic, Inc. 2001 0-590-51157-2 / 9780590511575 Hardcover
VOYA Similar to books in the Dear America series based on actual historical people and events, fourteen-year-old Susanna Fairchild's story chronicles her family's 1849 journey to California and their search for gold. Although simply written, her diary vividly describes life onboard a ship sailing around Cape Hope. When Susanna's mother is swept overboard and drowns because she had sewn their money into the hem of her dress, her devastated father changes his plans. Instead of joining relatives in the Oregon territory, Susanna and her sister and father will travel to San Francisco and then go on to gold country. By finding gold, the seeds of hope of the title, he hopes to recoup the family's lost money. The diary is full of tidbits of interesting information. Readers learn that entire crews deserted their ships and left them in the harbor to rot. Later, some ships were dragged aground, propped up with logs, and used as hotels and gaming houses. The diary explains how gold was panned and describes the cost of food, clothing, and shelter. Readers will develop a respect for the resourcefulness and courage of two teenage girls who try to maintain a safe home while their father works the gold fields. The author appends historical notes, including pictures, a recipe, and a map of the approximate routes taken to California from the East Coast of the United States. Although teen readers will enjoy this book as recreational reading, it would make good supplementary reading in classes dealing with American history, California, and the Gold Rush days. Photos. Map. VOYA CODES: 4Q 3P J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Will appeal with pushing; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9;Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2001, Scholastic, 184p, $10.95 Trade pb. Ages 12 to 18. Reviewer: Debbie Earl School Library Journal Gr 5-8-Fourteen-year-old Susanna Fairchild and her family embark on a journey that they hope will bring them good fortune. Boarding a ship sailing from New York to the West, the Fairchilds set out for Oregon where they plan to start a new life. Tragedy strikes when Susanna's mother is lost at sea, and they must continue on without her. Hearing stories of enormous wealth, Susanna's physician father decides to join the hordes of men rushing to California to mine for gold. The trials and tribulations encountered by the many men who risked their lives for the chance to become rich are wonderfully envisioned by the author. The uncharted West with its many hazards is descriptively brought to life through the diary writings of Susanna, who proves to be up to the task of surviving the rugged lifestyle her father has chosen for them. A strong female voice takes readers on an adventure filled with sorrow for the loss of her mother, love for her father and sister, and a determination to make a home amid the wilderness. Secondary characters are nicely interspersed throughout the story. Historical notes, drawings, a recipe for "Miner's Griddle Cakes," and a map of the gold-mining region provide a fitting conclusion to an interesting story.-Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NY Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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