The Oregon Trail: Ollie's Great Adventure

By Melanie Richardson Dundy

Reviewed and endorsed by the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA), the End of The Trail Interpretive Center and Museum, and WyoHistory.org. First Place Winner of the Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Historical Fiction (2019).

Kids (ages 6-12) love that this wild, adventurous tale - full of wonderful pictures and fascinating facts - is narrated by the arrogant but lovable ox pulling the covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon.

The Westward Migration along the Oregon Trail during the 19th century is one of the most important events in American history. It is estimated that 500,000 people made the trek from Missouri to Oregon, 40,000 of whom were children.

Ollie Ox, and his yoke mate, Herb, describe quite an adventure as they cross vast expanses of rugged, inhospitable wilderness and treacherous, rushing rivers in extreme weather and constantly changing conditions.

Ollie narrates the story in a manner emphasizing responsibility, loyalty, tenacity, and commitment. And he accomplishes all of this while making the reader smile. Quite a feat for a 2000 pound ox!

Beautiful color illustrations, photographs, and paintings on every page bring the Oregon Trail and the beauty of the American West to life.

Available as eBook.
Available in paperback and hardcover from Ingram Book Company

• Language: English
• Publisher: Melanie Richardson Dundy
• Release date: May 23, 2018
• ISBN: 9780967449128

Melanie Richardson Dundy

Melanie Dundy, originally from the Chicago area, now lives in Sequim, Washington with her husband and 2 pups

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