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During the 1897 Klondike gold rush, twelve‑year‑old Hetty ventures through Canada with her father, uncle, and friends. While exploring the bustling gold fields, she takes it upon herself to uncover the identity of a elusive thief. Hetty’s youthful curiosity and budding detective spirit guide her through a world of mining frontiers, outlaws, and daring adventures.
The novel blends historical detail with a juvenile mystery, placing young readers in the midst of Canadian gold mining life, exploring themes of honesty, perseverance, and the moral dilemmas that arise during a time of rapid change.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Barbara Annette Steiner
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