Kate Winfield on the Oregon Trail by Peter Marshall ~ Book Review

About the Book:

Kate Winfield on the Oregon Trail is the dramatic story of a teenage girl's moral courage in confronting danger, disease, and death while taking part in the greatest human migration in world history. In 1843, Kate is among those 300,000 Americans who will journey up to thousands of miles to the Oregon Territory in search of a better life. Through perilous river crossings, blistering heat, choking dust clouds, freezing nights, and the tragic passing of her mother, Kate matures emotionally and spiritually and begins to dream of becoming a medical missionary to the Indians. But that dream is challenged when a typhus epidemic threatens to wipe out the entire wagon train. 

About the Series:

The Crimson Cross series is inspired by a mysterious silver and ruby cross, a precious relic of the Holy Land. In each volume it is passed on to a young person who has proven to be worthy of it. As they play a crucial role in dramatic moments of America's history, the characters face difficult choices and challenges--not unlike those confronting today's youth. 

Review

Kate Winfield on the Oregon Trail was an absolutely incredible book! The historical content and accuracy were awesome. The specific wagon train in the novel is one of the first to make the trek to Oregon. The train faces many hardships- crazy river crossings, dangerous terrain, and a horrible epidemic. I really liked Kate. She was a strong young woman, who stood up for what she believed in, and trusted God. 

The adventure, life lessons, and stories were what made this book so awesome. I also really liked how the end turned out with Kate's dream of becoming a medical missionary. 

If you would like to learn more about the Oregon Trail, pioneers, and life back in the 1840s, I highly recommend this book! Definitely one of the best pioneer/Oregon trail books I've ever read!

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