Rachel's Journal by Marissa Moss
In this first book in the Young American Voices series, young Rachel and her family travel by covered wagon following the Oregon Trail from Illinois all the way to California.The terrain is rough and the seven-month trip is filled with adventure--a surprise encounter with Indians, a thunderous buffalo stampede, even the perilous crossing of a flooded river.Rachel's own handwritten journal chronicles every detail and features cherished "pasted-in" mementos--wildflowers, buttons, quilt patches--gathered along the way.Hear Rachel's story in her own words as she and her family make their way to their new home in California.
Marissa Moss is the author of almost seventy books, ranging from picture books to middle-grade and young adult fiction. Her books are popular with teachers and children alike, and she is best known for the Amelia's Notebook series (which has sold over 5 million copies). Her picture book, Barbed Wire Baseball, got a gold award at the California Book Award. Creston Books, an independent children's publishing firm, was founded by Marissa. Go to www.marissamoss.com to learn more about her.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780152021689 |
| ISBN 10 | 015202168X |
| Title | Rachel's Journal |
| Author | Marissa Moss |
| Series | Young American Voices Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 2001-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 56 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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