Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell by Kristiana Gregory

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell

Dear America #5

Kristiana Gregory

3 hours, 28 minutes • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

At first, 13-year-old Hattie and her family find the wagon train adventure exciting, but as time passes, death, disease, weather, and the terrain make it a tedious and dangerous trip. Through Hattie's diary, the rigors and the joys of this fascina...

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Community Reviews Summary of 770 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 63%
informative 45%
hopeful 36%
dark 13%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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