The terrain is rough and the sevenmonth trip is filled with adventure. The story of a pioneer girl young american voice books. See all books authored by marissa moss, including amelias notebook amelia, and rachels journal. The story of a pioneer girl by marissa moss at indigo. The following entry presents an overview of moss s career through 2004. Marissa moss grew up in a home where reading was a central part of daily life. We are going all the way from illinois to california in a covered wagon.
I was drawn into a world and i had to know what would happen, how it would end. Unlike amelia which is based on me, i do a lot of research for these journals. A journal style book tells of the daytoday accounts of a young girl as she and her family travel from illinois to california al. While her mother is torn between wanting her only daughter to have a better life or keeping her close at hand, a pogrom in the village tilts the. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Rachels own handwritten journal chronicles every detail and features cherished pastedin mementos wildflowers, buttons. Traveling by covered wagon, young rachel and her family follow the oregon trail from illinois all the way to california. Marissa moss is a prominent childrens book author with a career that has. Her picture book biographies of historical figures from jackie mitchell to maggie gee to kate warne have won. Other great books by moss to introduce journal writing include. Traveling by covered wagon, young rachel and her family follow the. Used availability for marissa moss s rachel s journal hardback editions.
Moss amelias notebook, 1995 offers another handlettered diary, but this time goes back in history to 1850, for an account of a journey by wagon train from illinois to california. Rachels journal by marissa moss book cover, description, publication. Rachel s journal by marissa moss, 9780152021689, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There are also from the author of the amelia s notebook series, this historical fiction journal is written from the viewpoint of rachel, a girl travelling to california with her family on the oregon trail. She attended the university of california, berkeley and graduated in 1979. In buoyant, gossipy, sometimes irreverent entries, tenyearold rachel records incidents all, readers are assured, drawn from actual 19thcentury journals and observations at every stage, from the bustling. Marissa moss is best known for her handwritten illustrated journals, including the enormously popular amelia series. As you read rachel s journal, look for related events that happen. Since then, she has illustrated more than forty childrens books. A math alphabet book, which was written by david schwartz. Unlike the amelia books, which are drawn from the authors own memories, moss spent many hours doing research, reading histories, exploring library archives, and pouring over the. The story of a pioneer girl by marissa moss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Marissa moss marissa moss always kept a notebook as a girl and loved to read those of others. All of the major incidents the young girl, rachel, records are factual, taken from the voices of many young ones journals.
Author of emmas journal, roses journal, hannahs journal, rachel s journal, the ugly menorah, amelias best year ever, amelia writes again, amelias notebook marissa moss. In her journal, she records the trip and there are many details. Roses journal is a cute, moving story of a little girl surving the dust bowl. Dear america, my america, my name is america, and the royal diaries series view a checklist of all the available books. An entertaining read aloud book about maxs journal. The story of a pioneer girl paperback by marissa moss on. Both rachels journal and hannahs journal are included in state textbooks.
The story of a pioneer girl by marissa moss overview young rachel and her family follow the oregon trail to california, encountering rough terrain and lots of adventures. The story of a pioneer girl marissa moss paperback juvenile fiction english 9780152021689. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. In this first book in the young american voices series, young rachel and her family travel by covered wagon following the oregon trail. The story of a pioneer girl by marissa moss 015202168x 9780152021689 a gently used book at a great low price. Amelias notebook uses her flair for capturing girls voices to tell a remarkable and exhilarating story. In this first book in the young american voices series, young rachel and her family travel by covered wagon following the oregon trail from illinois all the way to california. Traveling by covered wagon, young rachel and her family follow the oregon trail. In her third fictional diary, moss tells the story of tenyearold hannah, a spunky and selfconfident girl in a lithuanian shtetl in 1901. Moss extends the format she perfected in amelia s notebook and amelia writes again to cover historical fiction in this solidly researched and wholly captivating illustrated diary by a 10yearold. Hear rachel s story in her own words as she and her family make their way to their new home in california. Marissa moss first submitted a book for publication at the age of nine. Rachel s own handwritten journal chronicles every detail and features cherished pastedin mementos. Why would a pioneer traveler record events in a journal.
Best known for the amelias notebook series, her books are popular with teachers and children alike. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Once i opened a book, i felt compelled to finish it. Author bio marissa moss is best known for her handwritten illustrated journals, including the enormously popular amelia series.
A fun book to share in the introduction to journal writing. We are going all the way from illinois to california in a covered. The terrain is rough and the sevenmonth trip is filled with adventure a surprise encounter with indians, a thunderous buffalo stampede, even the perilous crossing of a flooded river. Rachel s own handwritten journal chronicles every detail and features cherished pastedin mementos wildflowers, buttons, quilt patches gathered along the way.
Brockville and district association for community involvement, 2007. Jordan jacobs samantha sutton book is a debut, the first in a series. The story of a pioneer girl young american voice books paperback on your website. From the author of the amelias notebook series, this historical fiction journal is written from the viewpoint of rachel, a girl travelling to california with her family on the oregon trail. The story of a pioneer girl follows the story of young. Sep 01, 1998 rachel s story combines the fictional events the characters experience with the historical locations and details of the oregon trail. It is the journal of tenyearold rachel, who travels with her family of pioneers from illinois to california in search of a better place to live. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about rachel s journal. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book.
Marissa moss is the bestselling author of perennial favorites the amelias notebook books, as well as the staggering list of books you see below. Pa says there is good, rich farmland in california. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Rachels own handwritten journal chronicles every detail and features cherished pastedin mementos gathered along the way. Rachel describes the adventures she has with eager excitement but also writes about the dangers of living on the trail, such as ferrying across rivers. These are great books to help tie in your social studies curriculum to your reading curriculum. I have never had my own book to write in, but i have one now. Marissa moss found that these pioneers journals reflected an eagerness, actually a great will to cross this land to a better life. May 01, 2002 we discovered these books when our 1st grader brought rachels journal home from the library. Marissa moss traveling by covered wagon, young rachel and her family follow the oregon trail from illinois all the way to california.
The story of a pioneer girl has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Marissa moss1959 introductionprincipal worksauthor commentarygeneral commentarytitle commentaryfurther readingamerican illustrator and author of picture books, activity books, and juvenile fiction. They are very educational and fun at the same time. Marissa moss has written more than 60 childrens books, from picture books to middlegrade and young adult novels. The story of a pioneer girl, allows readers to accompany a family to california in 1850 along the oregon trail.
The story of an immigrant girl lesson plan students practice journal writing and learn about the immigrant experience in this lesson plan based on hannahs journal. After youre setup, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep. When she had to return it, i went looking on line and bought 4 of the different journals. Rachels journal, marissamoss shop online for books in. Rachel s own handwritten journal chronicles every detail and features cherished pastedin mementos gathered along the way. Marissa moss has a whole series of faux journals, many full of historical details like this one. After starting to read it to her, i couldnt put it down. You can earn a 5% commission by selling rachel s journal. Marissa moss, author of the popular amelias notebook series, moves into new territory with rachel s journal, the story of a spirited 10yearold pioneer girl who must leave her childhood home in illinois and travel by covered wagon to the wilds of california. Moss extends the format she perfected in amelias notebook and amelia writes again to cover historical fiction in this solidly researched and wholly captivating illustrated diary by a 10yearold. The authors are friends, and they have a theme in common in their new books.
Although hannah loves her family dearly, she is thrilled when her uncle saul offers her a ticket to america. Marissa moss is a prominent childrens book author with a career that has spanned over twenty years and thirty titles. Rachels journal gave them a perspective that they didnt have before we read the books and the journals that they created were amazing i even email the author and she emailed me back. Marissa moss books list of books by author marissa moss. Its easy to get started we will give you example code. Marissa moss born september 29, 1959, jeannette, pennsylvania is an american childrens book author. Just like marissa moss amelia books, this was a handwritten, journalstyle book, with lots of pictures. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
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