Interest Level
Grades 2 - 4
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 3.5
Lexile Measure®: 350L
DRA: 30-34
Guided Reading: N
Genre
- Adventure
- Historical Fiction
- Multicultural
Theme/Subject
- Changes and New Experiences
- African American History
- Early Exploration and Settlements
- Westward Exploration and Expansion
- Cooperation and Teamwork
- Family Life
- Courage, Bravery, Heroism
- Determination and Perseverance
- Honor
- Tolerance and Acceptance
- Prejudice and Tolerance Experiences
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About This Book
This work of historical fiction takes beginning readers into the world of an African-American man and his three young boys — known as the Muldie family — as they travel west to take advantage of free land in Kansas, designated by the Homestead Act. As they make their way across the wilderness, they discover not only new places, but realize new things about themselves, too. Narrated by one of the sons, the vivid and realistic descriptions jump out at the reader as the Muldie family takes their pioneering journey.Based entirely on real events, readers are provided with a very strong sense of historical placement, which is only enhanced by full-color illustrations. A recipient of many awards, including an ALA Notable Children's Book Award and a Notable Children's Trade Book in Social Studies, this is a compelling and solid introduction to 19th-century American history.
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