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Gregory, Kristiana

 
9781505329001: Jimmy Spoon and the Pony Express

Synopsis

Sequel to the best-selling THE LEGEND OF JIMMY SPOON. UPDATED with author interview and historical background; the continuation of the true story of Elijah Nicholas Wilson.

"Exciting ... those who have not read Legend will certainly want to do so after finishing this one." -- School Library Journal
"Terrific." VOYA [Voice of Youth Advocates]

Jimmy knew from the moment he laid eyes on the ad, that he had to ride for the Pony Express:
WANTED: Young, skinny, wiry fellow not over 18. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily, orphans preferred. Wages $24 a week ..."

And no one was more qualified than Jimmy. He had lived with the Shoshoni for years and had learned their ways. No white boy could ride like Jimmy Spoon. But fifty miles a day isn't an easy ride -- even for him. And the trails are dangerous. Living conditions are primitive; there are outlaws, angry tribes, blistering heat, and below-zero winters. And all along, Jimmy yearns to return to his Shoshoni family, especially to rekindle his friendship with the lovely Nahanee.

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À propos de l'auteur

Kristiana Gregory has published more than 30 children's books with Scholastic, Harcourt and Holiday House, and has now ventured into self-publishing with her memoir "Longhand: The Rise and Fall and Rise of My Career a Children's Book Author." She grew up in Manhattan Beach, California, two blocks from the beach and she always loved to make up stories. Her first rejection letter at age eleven was for a poem she wrote in class when she was supposed to be doing a math assignment. She's had a myriad of odd jobs: telephone operator, lifeguard, camp counselor, reporter, book reviewer & columnist for the LA Times. Kristiana and her husband live in Idaho with their golden retriever, Poppy. Their two adult sons visit often. In her spare time she loves to swim, hike, watch clouds, do yoga, read & hang out with friends. For all her titles, please visit her website: www.kristianagregory.com

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