My America: Westward To Home: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary, Book One

By Patricia Hermes

Book Overview

Acclaimed author Patricia Hermes introduces readers to Joshua McCullough in 1848, as he and his family set off for Oregon on a wagon train in the paperback edition of Westward To Home.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439112095
• ISBN13: 9780439112093
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

traveling along

This book brings you back to 1848. It shows you the hardships people had to face as they struggled to Oregon. Loved ones, live stock, and whole families were lost forever. As Joshua struggles to Oregon with his family he meets new people, forms new friendships, and meets up with unexpected love ones. As Joshua gets ready to leave Independence, MO. His beloved grandfather changes his mind and decides to come with Joshua and his family. As they go along Joshua's grandfather meets a young lady and marries her, this is a big shock to everyone. Joshua overcomes his fear of water and finds the courage to go on.

Caught me

This book is about a boy's father who wants to go to oregon so bad. He thinks it will ba so great for them and their crops. Joshua faces many hard things like seeing death and getting lost. I think there was an element of forshadowing when the twins wagon was tipped, this helped grandpa find his new wife. I really liked this book for all the suprising moments.

A relly good book

I loved this book so much because I like Historlical fiction books and I liked the oldern days. I also liked the coverd wagons. I dislike that people died in this book and that they had to kill animals.

A young boy describes his journey west on the Oregon Trail.

Nine-year-old Joseph McCullough, who lives on a farm in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1848, is excited when his parents announce that the family will be traveling west to Oregon. Unlike most settlers who head west, the McCulloughs are fortunate that many of their friends and family will also be making the journey. Still, nothing can prepare Joshua for the hardships he and his family will face on the journey. And when the time comes, can Joshua conquer his greatest fear to save someone in his family? This was an excellent historical novel for younger readers, especially those who enjoyed the other My America books.