Tucket's Travels: Francis Tucket's Adventures in the West, 1847-1849 (Books 1-5) [Library Binding]

Gary Paulsen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

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.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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From the Inside Flap

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. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Gary Paulsen is the author of more than 100 books and the winner of numerous awards, including three Newbery Honors and the Golden Spur Award for Best Young Adult Western. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 560 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (September 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385901658
• ISBN-13: 978-0385901659
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,884,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tucket Books 1-5 (Tucket's Travels), July 9, 2004

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Mr. Mark Fangman (Raymond, NE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tucket's Travels: Francis Tucket's Adventures in the West, 1847-1849 (Books 1-5) (Library Binding)

As a teacher, I have found that these books are great for kids in many different grades, and reading levels. I have students in the 6th grade that love these books, and I also have struggling readers in the 10th grade that really like the Tucket series. These books are full of exciting adventures that most kids really enjoy!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tuckets Travels, May 1, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Tucket's Travels: Francis Tucket's Adventures in the West, 1847-1849 (Books 1-5) (Library Binding)

My teacher Mrs.Theodore reads to us every day after lunch.These days she has been reading to us the Tucket books.We are now almost finished with the last book.When our teacher reads every time we beg her to read more.We can listen to our teacher read the Tucket books all year long.But there aren't enough books for that.The Tucket books are full of adventure.And I bet a lot of people agree with me when I say I wish there were more Tucket books.Gary Paulsen is now one of my favorite authors.Who also inspired me to read.I now end this review saying I love the Tucket books.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly touching bond between a boy and his hero, July 3, 2005

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J. Anderson (Concord, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tucket's Travels: Francis Tucket's Adventures in the West, 1847-1849 (Books 1-5) (Library Binding)

Generally I am not a fan of Westerns, but I absolutely loved Tucket's Travels. Though I enjoyed the adventure and historical aspects, I was most touched by the unusual and noble bond between Mr. Grimes, the one-armed mountain man, and Mr. Tucket. One doesn't come across this special kind of friendship often in today's literature. I was reminded of the old classic, Shane. I am pleased that in this day and age there are still people writing about not only that theme, but also of individuality and the confidence that is gained when one is competent. What an excellent model to hold up for young people today. Parents can definitely feel good about letting their children read this book.