The Quilt Walk (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781585368006)

It's 1863 and 10-year-old Emmy Blue Hatchett has been told by her father that soon their family will leave their farm, family, and friends in Illinois, and travel west to a new home in Colorado. It's difficult leaving family and friends behind. They might not see one another ever again. When Emmy's grandmother comes to say goodbye, she gives Emmy a special gift to keep her occupied on the trip. The journey by wagon train is long and full of hardships. But the Hatchetts persevere and reach their destination in Colorado, ready to start their new life.

Author: Sandra Dallas
ISBN-10: 1585368008
ISBN-13: 9781585368006
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2012
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.70w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 153808 / Quilt Walk

Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: WILLA Literary Award - Finalist
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 08/20/2012 pg. 64
School Library Journal 01/01/2013 pg. 104
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 58
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 67 - Recommended, Satisfactory