Jericho’s Journey
Jericho’s Journey by G. Clifton Wisler, published by Penguin Young Readers Group in July 1995, is a historical juvenile fiction novel that follows the adventures of Jericho Wetherby as he embarks on a challenging journey from Tennessee to Texas in 1852. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English, capturing the essence of travel and adventure during a pivotal time in American history.
In this story, Jericho and his family face numerous obstacles as they navigate muddy roads, harsh weather, and the threat of illness while traveling in a covered wagon. The narrative highlights the resilience required to overcome these challenges and the determination to reach their new home before winter sets in. Readers will encounter themes of action and adventure, as well as insights into 19th-century life in the United States, making this a vivid portrayal of pioneer experiences.
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Moving to Texas offers the promise of big adventure . . . but the journey there is tougher than Jericho ever imagined!
Leaving Tennessee for Texas in 1852 to make a fresh start seems like pure adventure to Jericho Wetherby. But as he and his family travel across the country with a few animals and a covered wagon loaded with possessions, they endure rain, muddy roads, bitter cold, and illness . . . and the fast approach of winter’s blinding snowstorms. Can they make it to their new home before winter strikes? And is Jericho brave enough to survive the trip?
“[A] fast-paced, action-packed pioneer story.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The book’s great local color and folksy, personable narrator . . . will carry readers along for the trip.”—Booklist
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