num_pages: 128
description: In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California.  As he makes his way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing life on the rugged Overland Trail.  Extensively researched, with episodes based on true incidents, "the epistolary format and character development offer solid reading."-- Booklist   An IRA Teachers' Choice
language: English
title: Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail
titlecomplete: Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail
genres: Fiction, Historical, Adventure, Juvenile, Middle Grade, Childrens, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 244
series: Dear Levi
publisher: Yearling