Going West
Going West by Jean Van Leeuwen is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on August 1, 1997. This 48-page book presents the story of a pioneer family during the Westward Expansion, detailing their journey as they pack their belongings into a wagon and set out to find a new home. The narrative captures their experiences of sleeping under the stars, facing storms, and fording rivers, illustrating the challenges and adventures of their migration.
Readers will find a depiction of family, exploration, and discovery set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. The book offers insights into the resilience required for such a journey and the dynamics of family life during this historical period. With its engaging storytelling and vivid imagery, this work serves as a tribute to the brave families who undertook the challenges of westward movement.
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Award-winning author Jean Van Leeuwen tells the moving story of a pioneer family during the Westward Expansion
One day in early spring they packed everything they had into our wagon, and set out to find a new home. Sleeping under the stars, weathering terrible storms, and fording swollen rivers, Hannah and her family made the journey of a lifetime.
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
“Like pages torn from a frontier journal, stirring sketches and lyrical text form a moving tribute to the brave families to whom the book is dedicated.”—Publishers Weekly
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