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Bound for Oregon

by Jean Van Leeuwen

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ISBN13: 9780140383195
ISBN10: 0140383190
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Based on a true account, Bound for Oregon brings to life a spirited heroine who, within six months, had enough adventures to last a lifetime. Filled with drama, warmth, an authentic detail, the story shows both the hardships of the Oregon Trail and a family who braved them with faith and courage.

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Nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd, filled with the pioneer spirit, treks cross country in 1852 with her family in search of a better life. The Todds survive Indians and swollen rivers, but what will happen when mother has a new baby and winter arrives? Jean Van Leeuwen has written highly acclaimed book for both children and young adults, including Dear Mom, You're Ruining My Life.

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About the Author

One of the few children?s authors working today who is able to write successfully for several different age levels, Ms. Van Leeuwen has written books that have won a wide array of honors, including the William Allen White Award, the South Carolina Children?s Book Award, and the Booklist Editors? Choices.

Jean Van Leeuwen lives in Chappaqua, New York, with her husband, Bruce Gavril.

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ISBN:
9780140383195
ill.:
Watling, James
Author:
Watling, James
Illustrator:
Alley, Robert W.
Illustrator:
Alley, R. W.
Author:
Leeuwen, Jean
Author:
Vanleeuwen
Author:
Van Leeuwen, Jean
Publisher:
Puffin Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Historical - United States - 19th Century
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Historical
Subject:
Overland journeys to the pacific
Subject:
Oregon trail
Subject:
Oregon
Subject:
Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction.
Subject:
Todd, Mary Ellen
Subject:
Oregon National Historic Trail.
Copyright:
c199
Series Volume:
no. 1102
Publication Date:
June 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
164
Dimensions:
7.72x5.04x.47 in. .31 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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