
I Escaped The Donner Party
Pioneers on the Oregon Trail, 1846
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Calling all busy parents! Discover the perfect book for your adventurous young readers aged 9-12! "I Escaped The Donner Party" offers a captivating blend of educational entertainment and thrilling survival that will have your kids turning pages with excitement.
In this heart-pounding tale, Zeke, a 15-year-old horseback enthusiast from Illinois, battles hunger, bears, and blizzards when his pioneer-wagon-train takes a treacherous wrong turn on the iconic Oregon Trail. Based on true events, this kid-powered survival adventure, authored by the multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters, is the fifth installment in the "I Escaped Series."
Why should you choose this title? Here's why:
- Educational Entertainment: This book introduces young readers to a captivating chapter in American history while keeping them engaged in an adrenaline-charged survival story.
- Proven Success: The "I Escaped Series" is renowned for its popularity and positive reception among young readers.
- Relevance to Curriculum: Align your child's reading with their school curriculum, as this book explores historical events, survival skills, and real-world challenges.
- Similarity to Popular Series: If your child enjoyed series like "I Survived" and "Hazardous Tales," they're bound to love this gripping adventure.
- Engaging Structure: Short chapters cater to busy kids and reluctant readers, encouraging regular reading habits.
- Educational Extras: Explore a fact section about the Oregon Trail, Westward Expansion, and more, along with captivating black and white illustrations and a route map.
- Positive Values: Spark meaningful discussions with your child about courage and values while enjoying this action-packed tale.
- Study Guide: Find a valuable study guide on the author's website to facilitate discussions and activities related to the book.
Join Zeke on his quest for survival and discover why this book is described as "a must for every reading list." Can Zeke endure the odds? Read it and find out!
Choose "I Escaped The Donner Party" today for a reading experience that combines historical learning with thrilling survival, offering both entertainment and educational value. Your young adventurers will be captivated and enriched with every page!
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