by Nikki Shannon Smith (Author), Alessia Trunfio (Illustrator)
In the midst of the California Gold Rush, twelve-year-old Sarah and her family are living in the North as free Black people. Seeking a better life, Sarah's parents decide they will venture west on the Oregon Trail. On the trail, Sarah and her family face all kinds of hardship, including racism, extreme weather, difficult terrain, and disease. But the journey will be worth it if they can find fortune in California. Will Sarah and her family endure the trail and make a new life out west? Nonfiction material on the Oregon Trail, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.8 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2020
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Sarah Journeys West: An Oregon Trail Survival Story
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 2
