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301 pp.
| Scholastic |
January, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-30437-5$12.99
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4-6Dear America series.
In a book that is part mystery, part ghost story, Patron provides a multi-layered tale of one girl's experiences in the very wild West. Angie investigates the death of her father--who she doesn't believe is actually dead. She's a likable protagonist, and the many supporting characters give readers a good picture of life in a Gold Rush town as the boom turns to bust.