Virginia's Ranch Neighbors - Couverture souple

North, Grace May

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9371464399 ISBN 13 : 9789371464390

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Virginia's ranch neighbors follows a young girl returning to her family s ranch in Arizona after time away at boarding school. Upon arriving, she reunites with her brother and uncle, but their joyful homecoming is shadowed by the mystery of a missing cattle herd. Excitement and unease ripple through the group as they discuss the strange disappearance and its possible causes. One of the friends eagerly hopes for adventure, while the protagonist feels both happiness at being home and concern over her brother s unexplained absence, hinting at deeper troubles to come. As the girls prepare to explore the vast ranch and its surroundings, tension mounts around the unresolved mystery, drawing them closer together. The story captures youthful curiosity, the spirit of friendship, and the challenges of rural ranch life in a rugged western setting. Themes of loyalty, courage, and discovery emerge as the characters navigate their changing world. The narrative sets the stage for thrilling developments filled with suspense and heartfelt moments.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Grace May North was born on February 1, 1876, in Utica, New York, to parents whose identities are not widely recorded in public sources. She became a newspaper journalist and later a prolific author of fiction aimed at children and young adults. Her writing career focused on stories that featured adventurous and morally grounded protagonists, often placing girls and boys in roles of equal significance. Most of her books were published under her real name, Grace May North, though some were later reissued under the pseudonym Carol Norton. Her narratives typically centered on themes of personal growth, social values, and youthful resilience, and she was known for combining engaging storytelling with subtle life lessons. In addition to her books, she contributed to periodicals and was respected for her work in both journalism and fiction. She lived and wrote during a period when literature for young readers was beginning to reflect more active and independent characters, a shift that her work helped advance. Grace May North passed away on July 23, 1960, in San Luis Obispo, California, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of literature that remained in circulation for decades.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9371464399
• ISBN 13: 9789371464390
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 158
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• Personne responsable: non disponible