The Oregon Trail: Ollie's Great Adventure

By Melanie Richardson Dundy

Book Overview

The story of the Oregon Trail is a fascinating American adventure.

Who better to narrate the story of the Oregon Trail than the arrogant but lovable ox pulling his family in a covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon in 1843?

Ollie Ox, and his yoke mate, Herb, describe quite an adventure as they cross vast expanses of rugged, inhospitable wilderness and treacherous, rushing rivers in extreme weather and constantly changing conditions.

The Westward Migration along the Oregon Trail during the 19th century is one of the most important events in American history. It is estimated that 500,000 people made the trek from Missouri to Oregon. Of that number, about 40,000 were children.

Book includes:

map

lists of supplies needed

spellbinding adventures of climbing & descending steep hills, dangerous river crossings and meeting and trading with various Indian tribes.

Ollie Ox narrates the story in a manner emphasizing traits such as responsibility, loyalty, tenacity, and commitment. And he accomplishes all of this while making the reader smile. Quite a feat for a 2000 pound ox.

Beautiful color illustrations, photographs, and paintings bring the Oregon Trail and the beauty of the American West to life.

Reviewed and endorsed by The Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA), the End of the Trail Interpretive Center and Museum in Oregon City, and WyoHistory.org.

(First Place Winner of the Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Historical Fiction (2019). Endorsed by OCTA, Oregon-California Trails Association, The End of The Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City and WyoHist.org)

Website: ChildrensBooksByMelanie.com (no apostrophe in childrens)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578422743
• ISBN13: 9780578422749
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Mdct Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Children Learn About the Oregon Trail

I purchased this book for my nieces and nephews because they were planning a family trip to Oregon. They found the book to be a lot of fun as well as very informative. I had looked for children's books on the Oregon Trail and found WESTWARD HO WITH OLLIE OX to be the best for young children. I recommend it highly.Chick