A review by gothradiohour
Donner Dinner Party: A Pioneer Tale by Nathan Hale

3.0

It's a grisly subject matter to tackle, especially in a children's graphic novel. I commend Hale for being well researched and I think striking a good tone with the story. The story goes out of its way to humanize all of the parties involved on the trail. The story is engaging and is a good way to get kids interested in history.
I didn't particularly care for the framing device of it (a man at the gallows telling the story to the hangman and captain,) perhaps it all makes sense in the earlier series. ㄟ( ▔, ▔ )ㄏ

I think it would be a good read for kids curious about the darker side of American History.