Jud's Journey

By Fay W. McCracken

Jud—like many contemporary teenage boys, despite his place in pioneer history—has a problem relating to his stern father, a man driven to get his family and fellow travelers safely to their new homes... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589821440
• ISBN13: 9781589821446
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: American Book Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Jud's Journey

This book is a great read for children and adults alike. Jud, a young teenager is believable and shows a great deal of character. Today's children need more hero's like him There is a lesson in this book for the whole family.

Jud's Journey - GREAT!

This book is a great story about the true spirit of young pioneers. The author creates a loveable and endearing character in Jud, and his perspective of the plights of the pioneers is enlightening. The story is well told and based in solid research. I'm just waiting for the sequel!

Great for Kids and their Parents

I really enjoyed this book because I have always been interested in pioneer history. Jud's Journey lets the reader not only learn about the great treck of the pioneers but also gives the reader the opportunity to learn it from the point of view of the children. This is a good wholesome book for children and parents alike.

Engaging History

My children (ages 8, 11, 13, 16) and I loved this story. It is a believable and well-written American pioneer story that brings the concept of westward expansion to life. Told from the perspective of a young teenage boy, this book emphasizes the hardships and adventures experienced by children, not just adults, who crossed the plains in wagon trains. I teach 7th grade and plan to use some passages in my Social Studies class. I would recommend it for strong readers as young as second grade but I think it would be engaging for many students through middle school. It also would make a great family or classroom read-aloud.

Children Loved!!

As most famlies we read books before bed as many nights as possible. When we started reading Jud's Journey the kids ages 8 & 13 were begging every night just to read a couple more pages. As we got further into the story the kids would be asleep and I would sneak into my own room and read ahead as I could not stop wondering what was next. It did not take as long and we were finished! We all loved it.