"Voices from the Oregon Trail" by Larry Day weaves a compelling narrative that captures the journey of pioneers crossing the treacherous landscape of the Oregon Trail. Through a rich tapestry of letters, diary entries, and oral histories, the book brings to life the hopes, struggles, and triumphs of those who sought a new beginning in the West. Readers hear firsthand accounts of hardship, camaraderie, and the relentless pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of a vast and untamed wilderness. This evocative portrayal of resilience and perseverance provides a poignant look at a transformative period in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of over twenty-five picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. He was born and raised in Gibson City, Illinois, where he flunked high school art before becoming a storyboard artist and picture book illustrator. Day currently lives in Illinois with his wife, author Miriam Busch. KAY WINTERS was a teacher and college instructor before becoming a children's book author. She cowrote the award-winning Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books. She lives in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.