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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The combination of Diane Stanley's spirited, humorous, and historically accurate depiction of day-to-day life on the Oregon Trail in 1843 with Holly Berry's energetic illustrations and word balloons brings the past to life. ... Read more

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Love this series
My kids and I have really enjoyed this series and I'm surprised how little known it is, considering Diane Stanley's reputation. I wish she could write more of these - although I appreciate all her other great books. Too bad there can't be two of her so she could write even more!

Fun book
We read Roughing It on the Oregon Trail by Diane Stanley. 2 twins stay with their grandmother and get to go back in time to meet some relatives and travel on the Oregon Trail. A little along the lines as the Magic Tree House books but this one is a picture book. It really was very interesting and I even learned some things I did not know. Recommended for ages 5-10 years.

History that reads like a story
My 6 yr old son and 8 year old daughter paid close attention and enjoyed this book. My daughter enjoyed reading the bubble conversation; I read the text part. Nice illustrations - neither they nor the story was too dark as is sometimes a problem with historical fiction for this age. Sort of a Magic School Bus feel to it, with travel back in time. ... Read more

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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In 1848, nine-year-old Joshua Martin McCullough writes a journal of his family's journey from Missouri to Oregon in a covered wagon. Includes a historical note about westward migration. ... Read more

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Never got my order!
Waited a month for my order. Received no feedback when I tried to contact seller. Found the book anyway in the library.Too much about death (there was a death of a child, drownings, scalping, etc.). Would not recommend this book for my nine-year-old.There's already enough death, war and accidents in this world, they do not need to read about it in a school book.

Very good First Look at the Oregon Trail
As we were studying the Oregon Trail, we read this book "for fun". It gave greater meaning to the "facts" that we read in the history book.I think he actually learned, and more importantly remembered, more information from this story than the history book!It gave him a glimpse into the harsh reality of the journey, without being too overloading.

Historical Fiction Book Review
Westward to Home is a great book to read about. Joshua, the boy in the story, and his family are going to Oregon in a wagon train.
Joshua writes about everything that happens in his diary.
I liked the part where Joshua and his family were fording down a river. Then his little sister almost drowned, but Joshua saved her.
One day his Grandpa took Joshua hunting and he shot a male buffalo.
The leader of the wagon train was cousin Daniel, who had no toes on one foot because of a frost bite.

I learned some interesting facts. Life on the Oregon Trail was hard, because of the bad wheather, not enough food and people got sick.
The migration to Oregon was 159 years ago.
The Indians respected the military.
I also learned that the author of this book is Patricia Hermes.

I would recommend this book for three reasons.
First, it's an interesting story. Second, it's suspenseful to read.
Finally, it's good to know, how life was over 150 years ago. It makes me
appreciate how good life is today.
Westward to Home is a great book!

Jessica Stedman, 3rd. Grade, Glenmeade Elementary School, Chino Hills, CA.

You Think You Have Got It Hard
If you think you have it hard, wait until you read the book Westward to Home, Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary.Joshua has hard times all through the book.He tells you many things about his family, friends, and neighbors.This book gets sad in parts but gets better in other parts.
The book Westward to Home takes place in 1848.The people in the book are never really in one spot the whole time, but their journey should end up in Oregon.Will they make it?
I think people who like reading diaries would enjoy reading this book.

This book is the bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in 3rd grade and I read Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary (book 1.) When I read it, I just fell in love with it! I suggest this book to anyone who likes adventure, excitement, and realistic historical fiction.

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on March 6, 2006. The length of the article is 705 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Georgetown schools Oregon in lacrosse.(Sports)(Ducks learn firsthand that execution of the basics is the key to success)
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Title: Dueling school ratings vary widely.(Schools)(Oregon's superintendent hopes to find a fair and accurate way to merge the divergent state and federal methods)
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Title: Students put Wyden on hot seat.(Schools)(The Oregon senator fields questions at South Eugene High School on issues ranging from Iraq to global warming)
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Title: President signs sweeping federal education statue.(Schools)(Oregon: Educators welcome the money but question the need for more testing.)
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Title: Momentum builds for public preschool.(Schools)(Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo's department is working to expand preschool availability)
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This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Title: Ducks go for sweep of the Northwest.(Sports)(Oregon last went 6-0 against the Washington schools and Oregon State in 1926)
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Title: Turning life into poetry.(Schools)(Oregon's laureate connects with Eugene students)
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Depicts life on the Oregon Trail in the 1800s as people traveled west in pursuit of their dreams. ... Read more

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A moving tale of adventure, heartbreak and hope - for kids.
I read this book in school as a child (well, I'm only 17 now, not exactly old) and I was permanantly at least 10 pages ahead of the teacher so impatient was I to continue with the story.The novel follows a group of families as they make their way to the promised land, fighting attacks from animals, illness, obstacles in their path, but like all good stories the ending is a happy one.There are bits when the reader will laugh, those when a tear may venture out over his or her cheek, but always will the reader be anxious to see what's on the next page.A great novel, highly recommended. ... Read more