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4-6Survivors series.
Cousins Maggie and Haydn become close while surviving extreme cold, snowslides, and starvation in an 1886 Colorado blizzard. The fast-moving (if formulaic) historical narrative alternates between hardworking country girl Maggie and spoiled, citified Haydn; practical Maggie is more endearing than whiny Haydn, but the survival story remains compelling. Many Rocky Mountain flora, fauna, and locations are mentioned, lending authenticity to the setting.