Journey to Nowhere [Paperback]

Mary Jane Auch (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

In the spring of 1815, Remembrance "Mem" Nye and her family set off in a covered wagon from their farm in Connecticut to the western New York wilderness. Mem and her mother see it as a journey to nowhere since there won't be any houses or neighbors, just endless forest. Their journey is filled with the uncertain danger of wild animals, raging storms, and cruel strangers. When Mem is unexpectedly separated from her family, she must face every danger alone while hoping to find her family again.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Migrating from Connecticut to upstate New York in 1815, 11-year-old Mem's family meets one near-fatal disaster after another. "The concept of hapless pioneers is deliciously intriguing," said PW. Ages 10-up. (Oct.) r
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From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8. The harsh realities of the frontier are brought to life through the eyes of 11-year-old Remembrance Nye. When her father decides the family is leaving their Connecticut home and moving to the Genesee County, NY, wilderness, the Nyes must prepare for the long trek. Mem's favorite horse is traded for oxen and the family goods are sold to neighbors. The girl learns about the dangers of the wilderness when she falls out of the wagon and is separated from her family, but after some searching and circling, she is reunited with them. After a treacherous and eventful journey, the Nyes reach their new home, and their difficult life continues. Mrs. Nye is frightened and lonely until her husband locates some neighbors, who offer to help in the building of their cabin, and the family becomes part of the community. Mem's strong character and her dislike of "women's work" make her a good match for the wilderness and all of its perils. Without giving a history lesson, Auch teaches readers about everyday life in the early 1800s, thus keeping them interested in the continuous action and appealing characters.?Allison Trent Bernstein, Blake Middle School, Medfield, MA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Yearling; Reprint edition (November 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440414911
• ISBN-13: 978-0440414919
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #530,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this was an awsome book!, May 1, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Journey to Nowhere (Paperback)

I recommend this book to 4th and 5th graders especially. This
book is very exciting once you start reading it you won't want to stop! There is a lot of adventure and sometimes-freaky parts in Journey to Nowhere. As `Mem' the main character, falls off her family's wagon and travels farther and farther into the woods I guarantee you won't want to stop reading this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good start to what sounds like an interesting series., August 21, 2002

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MAB (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Nowhere (Paperback)

"Journey to Nowhere" was nonstop and never boring. Although it doesn't give a feel of what the trail was like, it showed unsafe traveling was, and what life was like once settling on fresh land, without a house. Auch showed how dangerous living in the open terrain was and how blind some people were to those dangers. I certainly recommend this book to readers who are interested in this era and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, June 28, 2005

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Amanda (Hanover, Pennsylvaia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Nowhere (Paperback)

If your in 3-6th grade and like historical fiction you will love this book! It tells about the journey of a girl named "mem" and her family as they travel to Genese county in covered wagon. It's a great book with tons of twists that will keep you reading. If you like this then i highly suggest you read the seguel, "Frozen Summer"