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UNDER A PAINTED SKY
By: Stacey Lee
Penguin Young Readers Group
March 2015
On Sale: March 17, 2015
Featuring: Samantha; Annamae
384 pages
ISBN: 0399168036
EAN: 9780399168031
Kindle: B00KWG5Z70
Hardcover / e-Book
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Young Adult | Young Adult Historical | Young Adult Adventure
A powerful story of friendship and sacrifice, for fans of CODE NAME VERITY Missouri, 1849: Samantha dreams of moving back to New York to be a professional musicianβnot an easy thing if youβre a girl, and harder still if youβre Chinese. But a tragic accident dashes any hopes of fulfilling her dream, and instead, leaves her fearing for her life. With the help of a runaway slave named Annamae, Samantha flees town for the unknown frontier. But life on the Oregon Trail is unsafe for two girls, so they disguise themselves as Sammy and Andy, two boys headed for the California gold rush. Sammy and Andy forge a powerful bond as they each search for a link to their past, and struggle to avoid any unwanted attention. But when they cross paths with a band of cowboys, the light-hearted troupe turn out to be unexpected allies. With the law closing in on them and new setbacks coming each day, the girls quickly learn that there are not many places to hide on the open trail. This beautifully written debut is an exciting adventure and heart-wrenching survival tale. But above all else, itβs a story about perseverance and trust that will restore your faith in the power of friendship.
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