Danger at Mormon Crossing

Robert LeckieProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 195K words
Chapters: 20

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Danger at Mormon Crossing by Robert LeckieAuthor: Leckie, Robert, 1920-2001,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Oct 15, 2015

Editor's review

Danger at Mormon Crossing is a work of juvenile literature by Robert Leckie, classified under children's and young adult literature. Leckie is known for military and historical writing; though this is a book for young readers, it still carries a strong sense of scene and adventurous tension. The “Mormon Crossing” in the title signals the story's geographic and historical context, through which readers can encounter tense events and characters' choices against the backdrop of American westward expansion. As a Project Gutenberg public-domain eBook, its text is easily accessible, making it suitable as reading material for young adults or as a supplementary reader for historical adventure fiction. From an editorial perspective, the book's strength lies in advancing a crisis narrative through a young protagonist's perspective, with a brisk pace and short chapters that help cultivate sustained reading habits. In terms of reading scenarios, it suits classroom extension reading, family shared reading, or independent holiday reading. One caveat: the book is in the original English and lacks a modern introduction, so readers unfamiliar with the historical background may need to look things up. Overall, this is an entry-level English novel suited to young adults' adventure reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young adult readers with basic English reading ability who enjoy adventure stories
English teachers and reading promoters seeking classroom extension materials
Entry-level historical fiction readers interested in the American westward expansion
Learners hoping to build English reading habits through short chapters

Not a good fit for

Beginners with limited English vocabulary who need bilingual texts to read
Adult readers who prefer complex literary structures and deep psychological description
Classroom users who need detailed historical annotations and teaching guides

Reading tips

Proceed chapter by chapter; after each chapter, summarize the events in one sentence to train plot-comprehension skills.
Mark historical terms first and look them up after finishing the chapter, to avoid interrupting the reading rhythm.
Read alongside other Western adventure stories and discuss differences in the young protagonists' decisions.
Teachers can excerpt crisis scenes to organize student discussions on characters' choices and consequences.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What grade level of English readers is this book suitable for?

The material classifies it as young adult literature, with short chapters and direct narration, suitable for middle school students with basic English reading ability. The specific grade varies with readers' vocabulary; it is advisable to try one chapter first to check whether the density of unfamiliar words is acceptable.

Does the historical background in the book need to be understood in advance?

The title refers to Mormon Crossing and carries the geographic and historical flavor of the American westward expansion period. The story can be understood without prior knowledge, but to understand the characters' situations, a brief look at the relevant historical background is recommended for smoother reading.

Does the Gutenberg edition have annotations or an introduction?

Project Gutenberg eBooks usually provide only the original text, without modern editorial annotations or introductions. Readers who need background explanations can look up the author Leckie's writing background and American Western history materials, or read alongside related historical books.

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About the author

Robert Leckie Author · American · 1920–2001

Robert Leckie (1920–2001) was an American military historian and a World War II Marine veteran who took part in the campaigns at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. His 1957 war memoir Helmet for My Pillow became a bestseller and later served as source material for the HBO series The Pacific. He wrote more than forty books in his lifetime, and the library holds six of his works, including Troubled Waters, Secret Mission to Alaska, Danger at Mormon Crossing, Stormy Voyage, Black Treasure, and Fire at Red Lake, whose subjects often involve maritime adventure and wartime operations. His writing is known for its firsthand perspective and narrative drive, combining military action with suspense; public information on the detailed background of these works is limited.