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Gr 7 Up—For 19-year-old Mary Ann Graves, and her family, the journey from Illinois to California in 1846 meant an arduous walk through mountains and deserts, alongside livestock and wagons. Following Graves's actual reports, the chapters of this novel, which is based on actual events, relate the party's day-to-day struggles with nature, one another, and their own doubts and fears. Facing snakebites, harsh weather, and even murder, the members of the Donner party persevere. Just as they are ready to cross the mountains, winter falls on th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More