Books with title Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail

In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California. As he makes his way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing life on the rugged Overland Trail. Extensively researched, with episodes based on true incidents, "the epistolary format and character development offer solid reading."--Booklist An IRA Teachers' Choice

Illus. in black-and-white. In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California. As they make their way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing day-to-day life on the Overland Trail. In his own observant and vigorous voice, Austin tells of the everyday happenings--hunting game and fording streams--as well as more dramatic episodes, from devastating illness to complex encounters with Indians.

Illus. in black-and-white. In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins awagon train headed for California. As they make their way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing day-to-day life on theOverland Trail. In his own observant and vigorous voice, Austin tells of theeveryday happenings--hunting game and fording streams--as well as more dramaticepisodes, from devastating illness to complex encounters with Indians."Woodruff presents a bounty of information in a format that will be especiallyvalued as a classroom readaloud."-- "Bulletin, Center for Children's Books."

Illus. in black-and-white. In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California. As they make their way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing day-to-day life on the Overland Trail. In his own observant and vigorous voice, Austin tells of the everyday happenings--hunting game and fording streams--as well as more dramatic episodes, from devastating illness to complex encounters with Indians.