![]() Any child who has lived through a move will relate to Mem's fear of the unknown. The voice of young Mem will resonate with readers as she expresses her doubts and fears about her father's decision to move and leave behind all that is familiar. What I like best: The fast-paced writing style will maintain a reader's interest. At one point during the journey, Mem is unexpectedly separated from her family, and she must face every danger alone while hoping to find her family again. Mem and her mother see it as a journey to nowhere since there won't be any houses or neighbors, just endless forest. The novel is the story of Remembrance "Mem" Nye and her family as they set off in a covered wagon from their farm in Connecticut to settle in the "wilderness" of western New York in 1815. ![]() Why I chose this book: Fourth-grade teachers can use Journey to Nowhere to supplement their social studies curriculum. ![]() Recommended by: Molly Manning Clark, elementary school librarian, Oswego Classroom Teacher's Association ![]()
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