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Sylvie Bloom, tired of the familiar routine of cows, goats, and chickens on her family’s Wyoming farm, is eager for a new summer adventure. When her teacher, Mrs. Ludolf, invites her to step into her husband Sheriff Ludolf’s newspaper column, Sylvie embraces the opportunity to report on life in their small town. Though she doubts she’ll encounter extraordinary moments, the experience opens her eyes to the dramatic and hidden happenings around her, contrasting sharply with the tales her mother shared of her days as a celebrated opera singer traveling the world.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Patricia MacLachlan
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