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Moccasin Trail

Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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Moccasin Trail

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986

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Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Moccasin Trail

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Action & Adventure

Western
Setting

Oregon Trail • 1840s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1986

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw follows Jim Keath, a young boy living with Native Americans after being separated from his family. As Jim attempts to reunite with his family, he faces the challenge of balancing his new identity and his past. The story explores themes of identity, family, and cultural understanding in the American frontier.

Adventurous

Challenging

Emotional

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,883 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw has been praised for its vivid historical setting and complex characters, offering insight into cultural conflicts and identity struggles. Some critics note pacing issues and predictability in the plot. Overall, the novel effectively engages readers with its exploration of personal and cultural transformation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Moccasin Trail?

Readers who enjoy Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw typically appreciate historical adventure novels. Fans of My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell will be drawn to its themes of wilderness survival and cultural identity.

4.3

3,883 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Action & Adventure

Western
Setting

Oregon Trail • 1840s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1986

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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