The Donner Party expedition is one of the most notorious stories in all of American history.

It’s also a fascinating snapshot of the westward expansion of the United States, and the families and individuals who sacrificed so much to build new lives in a largely unknown landscape. From the preparation for the journey to each disastrous leg of the trip, this book shows the specific bad decisions that led to the party’s predicament in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The graphic novel focuses on the struggles of the Reed family to tell the true story of the catastrophic journey.

Author/Artist: Nathan Hale
Series: Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Book 3
Ages: 8-12 years old
Grades: 3-7
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Page Count: 128pp
Size: 6.25 x 7.25
Notes: hardcover, color
Date of Publication: August 6, 2013
ISBN: 978-1419708565