Highway Girl
By Valerie Wilding
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Synopsis
In 1670, after the death of their mother, Susannah Makepeace and her brother Dominic are left orphaned and in debt. Dominic departs for America to seek his fortune, while Susannah is taken in by distant relatives in England. When she learns that Dominic has fallen gravely ill, Susannah is determined to raise the money needed to save his life, even if it means resorting to desperate measures.
About the author
Valerie Wilding is a British author who loves bringing history to life through her exciting stories. She is best known for writing books in the ‘My Story’ series, which let you experience what it was like to live in the past. Valerie enjoys making reading fun and helping young readers imagine different times and adventures.
Pages
171 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2009
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