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The story begins as Lars Olafson moves to a farm near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He meets the ghost of his eighteenth-century great-aunt, who is actually the ghost of his ancestor who lived during the American Revolution. The ghost shares her stories and experiences with Lars, helping him to understand the challenges of the time. The ghost's tales are woven into Lars's own life as he moves to the farm and discovers the secrets of his ancestor's past. The book explores themes of friendship, moving to a new place, and the impact of history on the present.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dorothea Jensen
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