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Adam of the Road
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Zia
Sequel to Island of the Blue Dolphins as told by Karana’s 14 year old mixed-race niece featuring mission life and Karana’s rescue
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
A girl is left behind on her island after the rest of her people were forcilbly relocated to mainland California. Based on the true story of The Lone Woman.
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Pink and Say
15 yo gravely wounded white Union soldier is rescued on the battlefield by African American boy soldier, about the same age. The wounded boy is nursed back to health by the other boy’s mother, but then they are captured by Confederates. Based on the author’s family history.
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Seven Daughters and Seven Sons
Young woman refuses to be subservient to the patriarchy and moves to the big city to start a business
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Across Five Aprils
A 9 yo farm boy must take over the farm when his older brothers take up the Civil War fight. Most fight for the Union side, but one brother does not, thus dividing the family.
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