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Felix and Maisie, siblings navigating the mysteries of The Treasure Chest, find themselves stranded on a rural farm in Massachusetts in 1836, far from their intended New York City destination. Their excitement turns to confusion when they meet a young Clara Barton, who may hold a message for them—or they may have one for her. Amid the pastoral backdrop of an early nineteenth‑century Rhode Island household, the twins grapple with the weight of history and the possibility that their time‑bending adventure can influence a future famous figure.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Ann Hood
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