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Winner of Purple Dragonfly Book Award Endorsed by OCTA, Oregon-California Trails AssociationEndorsed by The End of The Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City and WyoHist.org
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 Oregonin 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.
Map from which children can learn, 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.
Formats:Kindle: $4.99Perfect bound paperback: $12.95Hardback: $21.95.
Website: ChildrensBooksByMelanie.com (no apostrophe in childrens)
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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).
Who better to narrate the historic adventure of the Oregon Trail than the dedicated (and humorous) ox pulling the covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon in 1843.This informative children’s story is narrated by Ollie, the ox pulling the covered wagon for six months over 2,000 miles. He pulls the wagon and the Tyler family, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler and their son, Johnny, on the six-month journey. Ollie Ox shares spellbinding adventures of climbing and descending steep hills, making dangerous river crossings, and meeting and trading with various Indian tribes.
Beautiful photographs of well-known trail landmarks — Ash Hollow, Courthouse Rock, Chimney Rock, Independence Rock, Devil’s Gate and others — appear throughout the book along with beautiful watercolors by William Henry Jackson.
Included is a map from which children can learn, lists of supplies the Tylers needed for the trip, and details about covered wagons.
It is estimated that 500,000 people made the 2,000 mile trek from Missouri to Oregon. Of that number about 40,000 were children.
Formats: Kindle $4.99perfect bound paperback $12.95Hardback $21.95.
website: ChildrensBooksByMelanie.com (no apostrophe in “childrens”)