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Published
2016
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Subgenre
Historical
Section
Young Adult
Bridge · Ages 12–14

To Stay Alive

Skila Brown

Mary Ann Graves survives the brutal winter crossing to California with the Donner and Reed parties.

  • ALSC Notable Children's Book 2017
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Themes

Resilience & survivalReal lives & historyFamily

Mood

Feels dark, tense.

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