On to Oregon (1928)

This story amazed me. Children now days are very sheltered in so many ways, and the idea that these children could go across the country and survive was unbelieveable. A story of great courage and determination. Also sad in so many ways.

This became one of my favorite books when my 5th grade teacher read it to me.

This is the true story of the Sager children who traveled the Oregon Trail alone. Young John Sager sets out on the trail as an irresponsible hoodlum and emerges as a great hero. This is a real tear jerker. ( )