Rescue on the Oregon Trail
Author:
Kate Messner
Illustrator:
Kelley McMorris
Publication:
2015 by Scholastic Press
Genre:
Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction
Series:
Ranger in Time
Series Number: 1
Pages:
147
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He's a golden retriever who has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but can't officially pass the test because he's always getting distracted by squirrels during exercises. One day, he finds a mysterious first aid kit in the garden and is transported to the year 1850, where he meets a young boy named Sam Abbott. Sam's family is heading west on the Oregon Trail, which can be dangerous. It's up to Ranger to make sure the Abbotts get to Oregon safely!
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The Ranger in Time Series
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
For the seven-to-twelve- year-old readers in my library, I was pleased to discover the Ranger in Time series. This new series features a modern day golden retriever trained in search and rescue. When Ranger uncovers an old metal first aid kit in the garden, he is transported back in time to the Oregon Trail where his skills can save lives. In each installment, we travel with Ranger to a different moment in history, learning about the people and events of that time right alongside the faithful pup.
When I understood that this series was about a time traveling dog, I worried that it would be silly, anthropomorphized, and maybe a bit like the Wishbone television series. I am delighted to report that while the dog is an excellent character, he behaves exactly like a dog would and the stories are serious and substantial. In fact, they remind me of the Tales of Young Americans series. Written with good but accessible language, these stories are told in a way that is exciting and historically accurate. I think that these would be a perfect place to start for readers who want to graduate to the We Were There books.
Rescue on the Oregon Trail
Reviewed by Jenny Phillips
I have reviewed only the first book in this series: Rescue on the Oregon Trail. I found no objectionable content or language. The writing and entertainment value is good but not great...
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