02615cam a2200397 4500 522532167 TxAuBib 20210904120000.0 ||||||s2013||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781613125243 1613125240 B00DSINU5S Amazon 4b2beb9b-b92a-4833-95e5-df22bc817f7d OverDrive (Reserve ID) 1762728 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Hale, Nathan. Donner Dinner Party [Libby] : Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, Book 3. ABRAMS, 2013. westward expansion. journey. american history. 1800s. preteen. sierra nevada mountains. bad decisions. united states expansion. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. History. Juvenile Nonfiction. Humor (Nonfiction.) HTML:<p>The Donner Party expedition is one of the most notorious stories in all of American history. It's also a fascinating snapshot of the westward expansion of the United States, and the families and individuals who sacrificed so much to build new lives in a largely unknown landscape. From the preparation for the journey to each disastrous leg of the trip, this book shows the specific bad decisions that led to the party's predicament in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The graphic novel focuses on the struggles of the Reed family to tell the true story of the catastrophic journey.</p> <p>This popular topic is a perfect addition to the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales brand, and a great showcase for Hale's storytelling skills.</p> <p><b>Praise for <i>Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Donner Dinner Party</i></b></p> <p>"This informative graphic novel capitalizes on enticingly gross history to great effect, balancing raw facts with strong storytelling."</p> <p>—<i>Booklist</i></p> <p><b>Awards</b></p> <p>YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens List 2014</p> <p>New York Public Library's list: Children's Books list: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013</p> <p>Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2014</p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2021-11-04 13:21:58. https://samples.overdrive.com/nathan-hale-s-hazardous-4b2beb?.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/nathan-hale-s-hazardous-4b2beb?.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)