The Lost Wagon

This book chronicles the Tower family's trek from their farm in Missouri to the meadows of Oregon. Although I actually prefer Kjelgaard's animal stories, this is well written, with a real feeling for ...

Despite it being supposedly an adult novel, it really read like a young adult or juvenile book to me, and I would recommend it for that age group as a nice introduction to the West, the Oregon Trail, ...

The first novel in my collection from many years ago. Must be why I still enjoy stories of the wagons headed west....

DetermineA home storyline of a man and his family , to do the best he can fore them, but still have a dream....

I really enjoyed reading this fascinating, historical fiction! A family travels by wagon train from Missouri-destination-Oregon. They travel The Oregon Trail, and meet many obstacles along the way. Th...

Jim Kjelgaard was one of my favorite authors when I was a boy. His books were full of adventures outdoors and nature. The Lost Wagon was written for adults. It touches on mature themes of commitment l...

"Liked it"Though this one was a little syrupy at times, I enjoyed the story for the most part. I'll continue to read the remainder of the Jim Kjelgaard books that I've downloaded from Project Gutenber...

Great book about a family that travels the Oregon trail by themselves. ...

Okay book, a little cheesy at times, but interesting....