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The Trail of Tears

by Joseph Bruchac Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE

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Cherokee removal in 1838

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Cherokee removal in 1838

Joseph Bruchac’s 48-page account introduces the forced displacement of the Cherokee Nation from its homeland to Oklahoma, a journey described as 1,200 miles. Chief John Ross is named in the account, and the description frames the history through themes of friendship, war, hope, and betrayal. The book is presented as a Step 5 Reader, with chapters, longer paragraphs, and colorful illustrations and photography. Its short format pairs an account of a major event in 19th-century U.S. history with visual material and a chapter-book structure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 building confidence with chapter books
  • Young readers interested in Cherokee history and 19th-century U.S. history
  • Readers who appreciate nonfiction with illustrations and photography

Themes

Cherokee historyForced displacement19th-century U.S. historyFriendship, war, hope, and betrayal

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Book overview

In 1838, settlers moving west forced the great Cherokee Nation, and their chief John Ross, to leave their home land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma. An epic story of friendship, war, hope, and betrayal.

Step 5 Readers are stories told in chapters using longer paragraphs, for children who want to take the plunge into chapter books but still like colorful illustrations and photography.
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