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On a California ranch, twelve‑year‑old Andi must confront escaped convicts and untamed horses while caring for her family. A surprise emerges when she discovers a sister she never knew existed. Guided by her Christian faith, Andi learns resilience and the strength to uphold her family’s legacy.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Susan K. Marlow
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