Books like My Daniel by Pam Conrad
On a quiet Nebraska farm, Ellie and Stevie discover more than just dusty attic relics. Their grandmother’s tales of her brother’s courageous search for dinosaur bones on the family land reveal a hidden legacy of curiosity and frontier spirit. As the siblings delve into the past, they learn the value of adventure, resilience, and the bonds that tie families across generations.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Pam Conrad
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