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When Addie and her family relocate to a frontier homestead in Dakota, the young girl must navigate the challenges of pioneer life. Stranded alone during a fierce blizzard, Addie discovers the true meaning of bravery and friendship as she faces isolation in the harsh Great Plains.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laurie Lawlor
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