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May‑May and Rose, the Golly sisters, embark on another chapter of their traveling road show, performing for audiences across the frontier. Their adventures weave together family, artistry, and the spirit of pioneer life.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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