Donner Dinner Party

This special edition graphic novel, part of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series, vividly brings to life the notorious Donner Party expedition. Aimed at ages 8-12, it uses humor and engaging illustrations to explore the historical context of westward expansion, the specific missteps that led to the party's tragic predicament, and the extreme challenges of survival. While it doesn't shy away from the gruesome realities, it presents them in a way that is accessible and thought-provoking for young readers, making history both entertaining and educational.

This bestselling Hazardous Tale is back--and bigger and better than ever Another fan-favorite Hazardous Tale gets BIG This special edition of Donner Dinner Party features a larger trim size, a deluxe package, and 16 pages of bonus material, including research photos, sketches, and mini-comics from the author. The Donner Party expedition is one of the most notorious stories in all of American history, but it's also a fascinating snapshot of the westward expansion of the US, and the families and individuals who sacrificed so much to build new lives in a largely unknown landscape. From the preparation for the journey to each leg of the trip, this book shows the specific bad decisions that led to the party's predicament in the Sierra Nevadas. Equal parts gruesome and hilarious, this book will get the most reluctant readers interested in American history