  | On track for treasure (Wanderville) Author: McClure, Wendy | |
| Price: $6.50 | ||
Summary:
When the town sheriff discovers the exact location of 'Wanderville,' the orphans who live there--Jack, Frances, Harold, Alexander, and their new friends--must flee their home in the woods.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.80 Points: 6.0 Quiz: 182918 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/01/14)
School Library Journal (07/01/14)
Booklist (10/01/14)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/01/2014 The orphan train period of history comes to life in the second book of this series. The children of Wanderville were lucky to escape from the Pratcherd’s farm, but now they must also escape the sheriff. Jack, Alexander, Frances, Harold, and friends all hop a train, hoping to travel to California, although they are heading east instead. As luck would have it, some helpful hobos not only tell them how to catch a west-bound train in Kansas City, but also mention a treasure. More trouble follows at the train depot, until the kids are saved by a kind reverend and his wife—who may not be as softhearted as the kids think. This work of historical fiction tells the story of events that most children will not learn about in history class, and it does so in a way that will leave them wanting more. Readers will relate to the characters and their hopes and dreams, and likely understand their desire for independence. Fans of the Swindle series by Gordon Korman may also like this historical caper. - Copyright 2014 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 07/01/2014 Gr 3–6—In their second adventure, the Wanderville citizens have finally escaped the Pratchard Farm, only to have Sheriff Routh find their wilderness hideaway. Now Jack, Frances, Harold, and their friends flee to the train tracks in Whitmore, Kansas, to ride the rails to California. But their troubles begin soon after hopping the train. Jack and Alexander are fighting for leadership, while Frances ponders the location of a mysterious treasure mentioned by a hobo friend. Soon, the scary Miss DeHaven returns and tries to herd them back to the Pratchard Farm. The seemingly kind Reverend Carey and his wife rescue the children, though things aren't what they seem on the Carey's farm. This historical fiction series is full of excitement and suspense. Readers will root for the brave residents of Wanderville.—Annette Herbert, F. E. Smith Elementary School, Cortland, NY - Copyright 2014 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
