Description
It's 1863 and 10-year-old Emmy Blue Hatchett has been told by her father that soon their family will leave their farm, family, and friends in Illinois, and travel west to a new home in Colorado. It's difficult leaving family and friends behind. They might not see one another ever again. When Emmy's grandmother comes to say goodbye, she gives Emmy a special gift to keep her occupied on the trip. The journey by wagon train is long and full of hardships. But the Hatchetts persevere and reach their destination in Colorado, ready to start their new life.
Title Metadata
Author: |
Dallas, Sandra |
Publisher: |
Sleeping Bear Press |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2012 |
Number of Pages: |
216 |
Dewey: |
FIC |
Dewey Range: |
FIC |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
Interest Age: |
11 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
4.8 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
7 |
Lexile Level: |
780 |
Lexile Range: |
Developing Reader (500 - 799) |
