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Next Spring an Oriole

by Gloria Whelan   |  Ages 8-10
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Next Spring an Oriole
Next Spring an Oriole

Pioneer girl's adventurous journey to a new home.

If you're captivated by tales of frontier life and young courage, "Next Spring an Oriole" will resonate with you. Its parallels to Laura Ingalls Wilder's work make it a comforting dip into Americana, only refreshed with modern sensibilities. Reading about Libby's brave transition could inspire anyone facing their own kind of new beginnings.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Next Spring an Oriole

by Gloria Whelan   |  Ages 8-10
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
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ISBN: 9780394891255
Authors: Gloria Whelan
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 1987-09-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Educational, Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Historical Fiction, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.64
(rated by 143 readers)

Description

A pioneer adventure perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series! On Libby Mitchell’s tenth birthday, she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Their trip from Virginia to the deep woods of Michigan is hard, but it is exciting, too. And at its end lies their new home—a place that is rugged, wild, and full of promise. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
 

Pioneer girl's adventurous journey to a new home.

If you're captivated by tales of frontier life and young courage, "Next Spring an Oriole" will resonate with you. Its parallels to Laura Ingalls Wilder's work make it a comforting dip into Americana, only refreshed with modern sensibilities. Reading about Libby's brave transition could inspire anyone facing their own kind of new beginnings.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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