GREAT READING ABOUT THE OREGON TRAIL

   I am often asked which book is a good book to read on the Oregon Trail.  Being asked that question is like asking a parent which child is their favorite!

   I do have titles that are dearer to me than most as I was able to connect to the person in the story more readily that in other books about the Oregon Trail.

   One of my favorite books is called"A Heart for Any Fate", Westward to Oregon, 1845 by Linda Crew.  This book is a Literary Arts Winner and also a Oregon Book Awards Winner.

   If asked what about this book peaked my interest I would have to say it was the first paragraph, "West...The sound of a wish in a single word."  Farther on in the book, Lovisa describes herself as "young, strong and bursting with energy."  She also says, " The word west -set my toes tapping."  Lovisa writes, "Another magical name was the word Oregon! Even whispered it seemed to have an exclamation point permanently attached."

   Lovisa King was 17 when she started west with her family.  Her story is a haunting story.  The King Valley, located in Oregon bears her family name.  800  of her decedents gather even today to celebrate the bravery and courage of this young girl.