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

140 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

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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Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 60%
informative 50%
hopeful 40%
dark 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

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