13 yo mixed race Native American orphan girl wonders about her heritage as she and her brother serve a caring Californio (Native Californian) family. A Dear America book.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
A Native American girl is left behind on her island after the rest of her people were forcibly relocated to mainland California. Based on the true story of The Lone Woman.
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By the Great Horn Spoon!
12 yo boy travels to CA to seek his fortune during the Gold Rush. He and his butler companion have many humorous encounters and adventures.
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