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"Scout of the Oregon Trail Traveling the Interstate at 70 miles per hour, have you ever pondered, ""How did our ancestors cross this vast continent at three miles per hour, with no paved roads, no bridges, and no stores, restaurants, or motels? And more importantly - why?"" To find out, follow Stewart and Mattie Churchill with their children, Josh (15), Sarah (13), and Molly (6), along with Scout, their amazingly brave and loyal dog, as they make this incredible trip in 1852. You will see the journey through Scout's eyes and hear the story through Scout's voice - as Scout is your trail guide on this incredible story of American History."

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"WHAT OTHERS HAD TO SAY... ""Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your book. I fell in love with Scout and would love a dog if it could be as smart and loyal as Scout. Several points: Liked the story from dog's point of view. You really got that down. It was an amazing journey. Lots of adventures. Your excellent descriptions made me feel like I was really there. Well-developed characters all around. I liked the timeline at the end. Great job Todd!"" - Barbara W. - Retired Middle School Librarian ""I really enjoyed reading your book ""Scout of the Oregon Trail."" I thought your heartwarming story was so realistic (through your descriptions, dialogue, and historical information) that I felt like I was alongside the Churchill family as they trekked the Oregon Trail through all kinds of weather conditions and terrains. I also thought you were effective in telling the story from Scout's point of view. Scout was portrayed in a very realistic way a dog would think and act. You could really tell Scout had a great love for her family (especially the children) throughout the journey, and I loved how Scout saved the day on more than one occasion. I wasn't sure the outcome until I got to the end of each chapter!"" - Laura S. - 4th Grade Reading & Writing Teacher I wanted to pass along a few pieces of feedback to you from our family. Ben said he gave the book an ""A+"" and that he really enjoyed the historical fiction format. He liked how the characters were realistic and interesting. He could picture himself making the same kind of journey as the Churchills! Abel said it was one of the ""best books I ever read."" For me, I appreciated the historical elements. The kids and I learned more about the Oregon Trail in a fun and accessible way! As the mom of two boys who are on the more sensitive side, I also really appreciated that there were no major tragedies that befell the main characters. I would agree that some kids' books are a bit too intense for certain readers. - Lael Z. - California Mom of two boys"

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