Moccasin Trail
Moccasin Trail
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Oregon Trail • 1840s
1986
YA
10-14 years
Super Short Summary
Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw follows Jim Keath, a young boy living with Native Americans after being separated from his family. As Jim attempts to reunite with his family, he faces the challenge of balancing his new identity and his past. The story explores themes of identity, family, and cultural understanding in the American frontier.
Adventurous
Challenging
Emotional
Nostalgic
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw has been praised for its vivid historical setting and complex characters, offering insight into cultural conflicts and identity struggles. Some critics note pacing issues and predictability in the plot. Overall, the novel effectively engages readers with its exploration of personal and cultural transformation.
Who Should Read Moccasin Trail?
Readers who enjoy Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw typically appreciate historical adventure novels. Fans of My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell will be drawn to its themes of wilderness survival and cultural identity.
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Novel • Fiction
Oregon Trail • 1840s
1986
YA
10-14 years
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