Under a Painted Sky
Stacey Lee
L515u
Missouri, 1849: Samantha
dreams of moving back to New York to be a professional musician—not an
easy thing if you’re a girl, and harder still if you’re 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, it’s a story about perseverance and trust that will restore your
faith in the power of friendship.
(from publisher)
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