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A carefully assembled anthology of fifteen short adventures by leading writers of young‑adult fiction. Each tale follows a distinctive American young woman—whether a bodyguard, heiress, medium, or screenwriter—as she navigates hostile landscapes, overcomes danger, and asserts her independence. From dogsleds and stagecoaches across the country to mysterious ships on the coast, the stories whisk readers through quirky, historically inflected adventures that spotlight strong heroines and their resilience.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Jessica Spotswood
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