Books like Schoolchildren's Blizzard by Marty Rhodes Figley
Set in the Great Plains of 1888, "Schoolchildren's Blizzard" follows sisters Sarah and young Annie as they face a sudden Nebraska blizzard. Together with classmates, they rely on the quick thinking and leadership of their teacher to weather the storm. Based on the true story of schoolteacher Minnie Freeman, the book blends historical detail with the resilience of children in the prairie environment.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Marty Rhodes Figley
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