Books like El Dorado Adventure, The by Lloyd Alexander
When Vesper Holly receives an unexpected letter signed by Alain de Rochefort, she sets sail for Central America to investigate a new inheritance. Upon arrival, she learns that de Rochefort is a front for the corrupt Dr. Helvitius, who plans to build a canal through her land, displacing the Chirica Indians for profit. Vesper must confront earthquakes, volcanoes, and the doctor’s nefarious schemes to protect her new friends and the region’s culture.
First publish date: July 1, 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lloyd Alexander
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