The Donner Party (High Interest Books) [Paperback]

Scott P. Werther (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: High Interest Books

Every so often people encounter incredible situations that only the most courageous individuals can triumph over. The books in this series celebrate the human spirit and provide the true stories of people who faced impossible conditions and survived.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7-Werther begins by asking readers to imagine what it was like to be stranded on a snow-covered mountain and then moves to a description of life in the U.S. in 1846, including the desire of many to start a new life, the lure of California, and the potential dangers of the journey West. Final chapters discuss the relief parties sent from the West. Simple but clear maps, color photos, and (unattributed) scenes of the period and events add to the sense of time and place. The author does not focus on personalities as much as on the events, poor decisions, and bad luck that plagued the group. When discussing the hostile and often violent relationship between the westward travelers and Native Americans, mention is also made of some friendly relationships between the two groups. This introduction to the hardships encountered by the pioneers who dared to take on this great adventure will interest reluctant readers.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Scott P Werther is the author of several nonfiction books for children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516234862
• ISBN-13: 978-0516234861
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,617,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Donner Party (Survivor), June 24, 2002

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J. Bopp (Boulder, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Donner Party (High Interest Books: Survivor) (Library Binding)

WOW! I never thought anything could come to actually eating someone! But it did! In the woods in the olden days, these people were trying to get somewhere but got stuck in the snow for so long that they ran out of food...or so you would think! They had food all around them in the form of each other! Mister Werther wrote a great book about one of the saddest times in our nation's history. There was a lot of historical reference. I hope I never have to go camping again. Some party...