Cabin on Trouble Creek

Can you imagine the movie Home Alone set in the harsh winter wilderness of the early 1800s? More dramatic than funny, Cabin on Trouble Creek is a gripping frontier tale based on an actual incident that occurred in 1803. This realistic tale of survival in the wilderness tells the story of Daniel, 11, and Will, 9, left alone after Pa leaves Ohio to go back to Pennsylvania to bring Ma and the rest of the children back to the wilderness. Pa had quickly built a cabin before leaving and the boys must finish it while waiting for Pa and Ma to return in a few weeks. Unfortunately, sickness keeps the parents from returning and the boys must survive the harsh winter on their own. Luckily, a Native American trapper teaches them some basic survival skills such as how to set snares to catch food. As the boys struggle through the winter, Daniel and Will mature as they learn to rely on themselves, their wits, and one another.

Cabin on Trouble Creek author Jean Van Leeuwen will speak at the St. Petersburg Times Festival of Reading on Oct. 27 at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. What question would you like to ask her about this book or her writing career in general? Post it on our blog and we will find out the answer at her session.

Have lots of questions or just want to meet this author? Join us at the Festival of Reading this Saturday. Be sure to bring your book for an autograph! For more information, go to www.festivalofreading.com.

Comments

[ELC]

We're reading this book in class right now. It's pretty good. Will and Daniel got back to the cabin a few chapters ago, and thier still waiting for Ma and Pa to come home. I can't wait to see what happens!

[A.H/Mrs.Ring's 5th/Oldsmar]

Cabin on Trouble creek is about two boys Daniel,and Will surving in a cabin while their Pa goes back to pennsylvania to get the reast of their family.The best part to me is when is fighting a bear to protect Will.I recomend this book to any one who like these types of books.

[cc/ms.rings5th/oldsmar]

cabin on trouble creek is a really cool book you should read it!cabin on trouble creek is about 2 boys and there dad building a cabin in Ohio to live in,the rest of there family is in Pennsylvannia,there dad left the boys alone in the cabin.Will they live threw winter?Will they see there family agian? READ THIS BOOK!AND YOU WILL KNOW!!!!!

[B.L/Ms.Ring5th/oldsmar]

It was a really good book becauseI like fishing because when Will went spear fishing and he caught a fish and a bear attacked Will and Daneille.Then Will dropped the fish so he went back to get the fish and almost got killed by the bear.

[ELC]

Again, like I said, this book is pretty good. A little shout out to everyone in my class, including my teacher: I am so glad we're reading this in class. It's so cool!

[Taylor]

Cabin on Trouble Creek has the sort of words and events that keeps the pages turning no matter how old you are!

[A.R.S., Mrs.Durina and Mr Ruscetta, 4th grade at Fairmount Park Elemetary]

I'm reading this book right now its awesome pa is about to leave to get the rest of the family.I cant wait to see what happens in the end.

[I.M.G, mrs.DURINA ,MR.RUSCETTA, 4TH GRADE,FAIRMOUNT PARK ELE.]

I LOVE YOUR BOOK.IT IS LIKE I'M THERE!

[V.S.D, Mrs. Durina's book circle, Mr.Ruscetta, grade 4, Fairmount park elementary]

Right now me, my librarian,Mrs. Durina, and two other girls are reading "Cabin on Trouble Creek". So far it's pretty spectacular.Pa, is about to leave to pick up Ma, and, the other children. I can't wait 'til we finish.

[c.h., mrs.ruscetta, fairmount park elementary, grade 5]

i love this book! it is so dramatic but i would be scared if i had to be in the woods only with me and my brother.

[D.K., Ms Milford, fairmount park, grade 5]

If I was in the wilderness all alone with just a younger sibling I would be really scared. Those boys were brave. I would love to keep reading.

[J,L,K., Mrs.Milford, Fairmount park]

If I had to go in the wilderness with my brother I would not be scared because my brother is 32 years old.And I think it would be fun and exciting.

[SM Rio Vista]

I liked this bool because each chapter built on the next chapter.

It was suspenseful and thrilling.

SM Rio Vista

[AM Rio Vista]

I liked the way the author used so much detail when telling about Daniel and Solomon.

[L.J Mrs. Schews 5th grade class Leila G Davis elementary]

This book is awesome! It's about two boys that have to survive on their own because their Pa went to get the rest of the family. My favorite part was the bear attack. So if you like advetures,acition,or mystery,read this book.

[Matt, Brittney, John and Rachel... Lakeview Fund Elem....Coach Wood's Literacy Circle]

Cabin on Trouble Creek is a really exciting book...especially the part when Daniel thinks that he is being attacked by wolves but they are really just wild turkeys.We liked the part about Solomon and how he taught the boys to survive. We can't wait to finish the rest of the book.

[Matt From Coach Wood's Literacy Circle]

the book is great coaches group is right. I cant wait to see if there pa and ma get back. Cant wait to read on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[R.P.]

This book is sooooooooo good!!!!!!! I even meet the author (Jean Van Leeuven) and she signed my book!!! It's my favorite book ever!

:)

[MP, Mrs. Engelke's 5th grade class, St. Paul Catholic School]

I like how the author tells me most of the stuff but keeps me on a cliffhanger so I have to keep reading the book

[p.p.]

Please read this book because it is highly superior.It feels like you are in the story.If you have read the book, here is a question:Who made the marks on the
grandaddy trees?

[r.o.]

Why did the auther want the bear to attack the main chartor.Did you like the book?

[j.m.]

This book was wery good book and well time spent reading this book. They got lucky when thry found that deer. to bad that thry had no beds. can you imagine many months with no bed thst would hurt.

[j.a.]

i wonder why will and daniel cut their blankets in half and made them into coats

[d.m]

I related to Daniel and Will when they were picking berrys for their mother because my mom likes acorns with the top on and I find them for her. I have a question to, did you feel happy for Daniel and Will when they find a dead caribou outside the cabin?

[j.n.h.]

Cabin On Trouble Creek is the best book EVER!!! It was # 8 for me in the battle.
What did u think?Who was your favorite character?And what was your Favorite part? Type back.So if you are looking for a Gnarley and Adventorous book, Cabin on Trouble Creek is the book for U !!!!!!!!!