Abandoned on the Wild Frontier: Introducing Peter Cartwright

Trailblazer Books (Chronological) #10

by Dave Jackson, Neta Jackson

His friendship with Peter Cartwright, a Methodist circuit-rider evangelist, enables 13-year-old Gil to pursue his dream of locating his mother who was kidnapped by the Sauk Indians during the War of 1812.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Childrens, American History, Christian Fiction, Young Adult

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1995

About the author

Dave and Neta Jackson are a full-time husband/wife writing team who have authored and co-authored many books on marriage and family, the church, relationships, and other subjects. Their books for children include the TRAILBLAZER series and Hero Tales, volumes I,II, III, and IV. The Jacksons make their home in Evanston, Illinois.

Reviews

[Candice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gil was separated from his mother as a young child during a battle in the War of 1812. Years later, he returns north with Peter Cartwright, a historical figure, to look for her among the Sauk tribe. My boys enjoyed the action bits, such as when Gil is tracked and attacked by a mountain lion.

[Brooke Hartings · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I were to rate this book I would rate it three stars. I would rate it 3 stars because the book was easy to read but there was old English language from the 1800s in the book. Also because it was not in my interested genera. In the book it is about a young boy that is separated from his mother and after years go by he travels to find her. So in the book him and his mother lived in a cabin while his father is fighting in the war of 1812. Then his mother is kidnaped and his father is killed in the battle. So he is sent to live with his aunt and uncle on a plantation. While he is at the plantation living with his aunt and uncle he doesn't know if his mother is alive or dead and he wants to know but his aunt keeps telling him that she is dead. So when he finds his opportunity to find his mother will she be alive or dead. If you want to read the book then join Gil on his quest to find his mother. I would not recommend this book because to me it was boring.

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is, as far as I know, the first Dave and Neta Jackson book we have read together. I have read Neta's contemporary fiction, assuming it is the same author and enjoyed them. All of my children enjoyed this from the elementary students I was aiming to, and the older, even middle school siblings that always came to listen in. There is so much action, vivid descriptions of the historical era and trouble, and fodder for conversation in these pages. As we were turning to the last pages, a local friend had a set of Trailblazer Books for us to read, so now we have a half dozen more adventures to go on together.

We own a paperback and a Kindle eBook copy. This was recommended in Sonlight Curriculum K 2020 Exploring American History.

[Cala · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this historical fiction missionary story. It is assigned as a book in Sonlight's 5-day homeschool K program. I preread it as I had seen some reviews that it may be too much for a sensitive child in K. I will not be reading it with my 5 yo son, but will keep it in mind for when he's older.

[Lindsey Carnicella]

I had read some reviews about this book having mature/sensitive content for young readers, but went ahead about read it to my 6 and 4 year olds since they typically aren’t very sensitive/fearful. Glad I did, as this was enjoyed by all!

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mostly about a fictional boy instead of Peter Cartwright, a circuit-riding evangelist.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good series for youngsters; engaging and informative.

[Grace Lynch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great information and detail. A book for young readers.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good historical setting in a book of adventure and dreams. A little bit over the head of my 5 yo but fit with what we were learning about the 'frontier' times.

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned some history with my son. Decent story, too.

[Amanda Emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this aloud as a family and found it so delightful that it only took us two days to read!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

See the first book in the series (Spy for the Night Riders) for a full review.

[Addie]

i love all of these!!