The Journal of Jedediah Barstow: An Emigrant on the Oregon Trail
By Ellen Levine
Interest Level
Grades 6 - 8
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 5.5
Lexile Measure®: 760L
DRA: 50
Guided Reading: U
Genre
- Diaries and Journals
- Historical Fiction
Theme/Subject
- Confronting and Resolving Fears
- Death, Grief, Loss
- Westward Exploration and Expansion
- Courage, Bravery, Heroism
- Pioneers
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About This Book
Tragically orphaned after his parents and younger sister die trying to ford a river along the Oregon Trail, Jedediah Barstow decides to make his way to the Oregon Territory on his own.
Award-winning author Ellen Levine draws a rich picture of the rough life along the Oregon Trail. Jedediah's adventures, along with the friends he makes and the lessons he learns, make for the unforgettable story of a brave young boy who sets off to discover a wild new world.
About the Authors or Illustrators
Ellen Levine is a children's author of non-fiction books that expose kids to the behind-the-scenes experience of historical events.
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