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Apples to Oregon, being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains, by Deborah Hopkinson

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Apples to Oregon, being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains, by Deborah Hopkinson
Language
eng
Form of composition
not applicable
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resource.interestAgeLevel
4 years and up
Literary text for sound recordings
fiction
Main title
Apples to Oregon
Medium
sound recording
Responsibility statement
by Deborah Hopkinson
Sub title
being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains
Summary
The family sets out on the Oregon Trail with wagons full of fledgling fruits trees to begin "the most daring adventure in the history of fruit." With rivers to ride, folks making fun, and rain causing a ruckus, will Delicious and her family make it to Oregon safely with Daddy's precious plants preserved?
Target audience
primary
Classification
Contributor