Westward to Home (My America: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary, #1)

The setting of a story is an important element because it tells where and when the story takes place.Westward to Home takes place back in the pioneer days. Back when moving west was the thing to do. The story started with a family preparing to start a new life in the west. They travel with other familys willing to give up everything to start over. The rest of the story follows the travelers along the trail. Along the... Read Full Review

This book brings you back to 1848. It shows you the hardships people had to face as they struggled to Oregon. Loved ones, live stock, and whole families were lost forever. As Joshua struggles to Oregon with his family he meets new people, forms new friendships, and meets up with unexpected love ones. As Joshua gets ready to leave Independence, MO. His beloved grandfather changes his mind and decides to come with Joshua and... Read Full Review

This book is about a boy's father who wants to go to oregon so bad. He thinks it will ba so great for them and their crops. Joshua faces many hard things like seeing death and getting lost. I think there was an element of forshadowing when the twins wagon was tipped, this helped grandpa find his new wife. I really liked this book for all the suprising moments.

I loved this book so much because I like Historlical fiction books and I liked the oldern days. I also liked the coverd wagons. I dislike that people died in this book and that they had to kill animals.

Nine-year-old Joseph McCullough, who lives on a farm in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1848, is excited when his parents announce that the family will be traveling west to Oregon. Unlike most settlers who head west, the McCulloughs are fortunate that many of their friends and family will also be making the journey. Still, nothing can prepare Joshua for the hardships he and his family will face on the journey. And when the time comes,... Read Full Review