Donner Dinner Party (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Series #3)

by Nathan Hale

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613125243
Publisher:	ABRAMS
Publication date:	08/06/2013
Series:	Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Series , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	127 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Nathan Hale is the author of Big Bad Ironclad and One Dead Spy, as well as the illustrator of the graphic novel Rapunzel’s Revenge, which was an Al Roker Book Club for Kids selection, an ALA notable book, a YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens, and the recipient of three starred reviews. He lives in Provo, Utah.

Editorial Reviews

"This informative graphic novel capitalizes on enticingly gross history to great effect, balancing raw facts with strong storytelling."

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