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Three kids—Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose—spend a week at a traditional cowboy ranch. During their stay, Josh stumbles across a massive gold nugget, sparking excitement and speculation about what to do with the newfound treasure. As the children plan, the nugget suddenly disappears, and a mystery unfolds. Racing against time, the trio must track down the thief and recover the gold before they can finish their weekend adventure and return home.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ron Roy
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