Books like Rose & Alva by Roger Lea MacBride
Rose lives on a farm in Missouri, where she meets Alva, a neighbor who shares her curiosity and sense of adventure. Together they explore the rolling Ozark hills, harvest pokeweed, discover a mysterious cave, and encounter a series of exciting adventures that deepen their friendship.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Roger Lea MacBride
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