A review by bookgirl4ever
Donner Dinner Party: A Pioneer Tale by Nathan Hale

5.0

Traitor to the British Crown Nathan Hale is about to be hanged, but his captors know Hale is an excellent storyteller. Hale has traveled through time to learn about major events in United States history. In this Hazardous Tale, Hale tells the story of the tragic Donner Party, giving background on the party's members, portraying the events leading to the party's being stranded in the mountains during winter, and what they do to survive. Entertaining, yet sad. This series is great for reluctant readers/learners who need a little extra to get them excited about history. The author (also named Nathan Hale) offers a bibliography, a Q & A about what really happened and his portrayal of the characters, and charts throughout to give more detailed information.

Upper elementary/Middle school