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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.This popular topic is a perfect addition to the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales brand, and a great showcase for Hale’s storytelling skills. Praise for Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Donner Dinner Party"This informative graphic novel capitalizes on enticingly gross history to great effect, balancing raw facts with strong storytelling."--Booklist AwardsYALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens List 2014New York Public Library’s list: Children’s Books list: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2014

Donner Dinner Party (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #3): A Pioneer Tale

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    Publisher: Abrams
    Publication Date: 06/08/2013
    ISBN13: 9781419708565, 978-1419708565
    ISBN10: 1419708562

    Number of Pages: 128

    Children & Teen , Children's Non-Fiction

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    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.This popular topic is a perfect addition to the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales brand, and a great showcase for Hale’s storytelling skills. Praise for Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Donner Dinner Party"This informative graphic novel capitalizes on enticingly gross history to great effect, balancing raw facts with strong storytelling."--Booklist AwardsYALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens List 2014New York Public Library’s list: Children’s Books list: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2014

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