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Set against the backdrop of early nineteenth‑century Cincinnati, "Trouble on the Ohio River" follows ten‑year‑old Lucy Lankford as she prepares for the arrival of her new piano. Alongside her recently orphaned cousin Ben Allerton, Lucy seeks to understand why a school bully is so fixated on a tarnished remnant of flowered fabric. Their investigation pulls them into a deeper exploration of family, faith, and community life along the Ohio River, weaving historical detail with heartfelt Christian lessons. As the children uncover the story behind the fabric, they also confront bullying, friendship, and the bonds that tie them together.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Norma Jean Lutz
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