Jerichos Journey by G. Clifton Wisler


Jerichos Journey
Title : Jerichos Journey
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ISBN : 0525674284
ISBN-10 : 9780525674283
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 144
Publication : First published August 1, 1993

An award-winning author and master of the historical novel brings the American past vividly to life once again in this authentic portrayal of a young boy's journey out West in 1852. Filled with accurate historical details, this colorful, exciting novel is an excellent adventure story and a warm family novel.

Jerichos Journey Reviews

  • Charissa

    An enjoyable and educational read. My kids and I could relate in ways to the characters' feelings about their time of transition and finally reaching their new home, as we read this one during the course of our own long journey to move across multiple states.

  • Audrey

    Jericho Wetherby and his family leave Tennessee for Texas in 1852. It was a cold miserable journey but they faced the challenges of the trail with fortitude and bravely. The arrive safely in their new home. Based on a true story.

  • Hanne

    could have been better? Imo it's like a toned down Laura Ingalls Wilder sort of thing, and eh. It was fun I guess, but just read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books, y'all.

  • Sonya

    Wisler presents a view of the westward movement that I have never read about before. The family moves from Tennessee to Texas---not the normal St Louis westward. The route has different problems, including the swamps (instead of the desert). He introduced my boys to a bit of history through this family's journey. Although the father's tough, get-it-done approach to assigning chores to the boys gave an appearance of a non-caring father, the author gave glimpses that allowed the reader to see the heart underneath the toughness. The trials showed how the brothers could help each other to become stronger men. The teasing and badgering reflected the boys' light view on life inspire of the hardships.

    My boys enjoyed it.

  • Duane

    This is a great book for a youngster who is interested in how families traveled by wagon over all the miles that seperated our country back then. Jericho describes in great detail all the trials, excitement, and dreams his entire family experiences while trying to make it to a better land for his family. He becomes a man in his father's eyes and learns his big brother really is the hero he's always though of him to be. A great short read.

  • Lisa

    Jericho and his family journey from Tennessee to Texas in 1852 in search of a new life.