false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172686379m/207331.jpg 207331 5 The crew's on holiday, and they turn their energies to mining for gold, aided by pigeon messengers Homer, Sophocles, and Sappho. The adventurers comb the nearby hills for a fabled lost claim, while being shadowed by a mysterious figure they dub "squashy hat." Undeterred by drought, sudden brushfires, and the continuing presence of Squashy Hat, the young prospectors persevere in their quest - with surprising results. Full of the dangers and dark adventures of old mines and forgotten claims, Pigeon Post has an irresistible appeal to the persistent explorer in every child.<br><br><br>"There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun in connection with a gold-mine. The ingenuity of this group of children is delightful and stimulating."<br> The Times Literary Supplement 1109762 book 1969 Pigeon Post (Godine Storyteller) total:135|5:49|4:58|3:25|2:1|1:2| 135 556 178 11 5 0 false false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 27 13:34:54 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 31 13:08:24 -0700 2009
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