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4.17 of 5 stars
Set in the 1880s, Valentine Harper heads West to the Colorado Silver Rush to find her father in this fast-paced adventure!

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Mar 26, 2010
Rebecca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Ever since her father headed west to mine for silver in Colorado, motherless twelve-year-old Valentine "Vallie" Harper has lived with her relatives in Pennsylvania. Her aunt is sympathetic, but her uncle resents her and her cousin plays mean pranks on her. Disguising herself as a boy and taking the money her father left for her, Vallie sets out for Colorado with the intention of finding her father. But many obstacles stand in her way, and it will take all her courage and determination More...
May 20, 2009
Carol rated it: 4 of 5 stars
My daughter really enjoyed this one. It gives an interesting perspective on a time in America's history that I didn't know much about. Vallie has a lot of interesting adventures and really is an amazing kid.
Sep 09, 2007
Katie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Review I wrote after I read it: Neat book. Contains historical fiction--interesting.
Oct 19, 2007
Carolyn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
best book i have ever read. my absolute favorite
Oct 19, 2007
Erik09 rated it: 4 of 5 stars
nice entertaining story, I laughed a lot
Mar 25, 2008
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1880s silver rush Colorado
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Marilyn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 05, 2011
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Sep 24, 2011
Catherine rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Jun 29, 2011
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Jan 06, 2012
Valerie rated it: 1 of 5 stars
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May 11, 2011
Caroline rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Feb 01, 2011
Moonstonesandbooks rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Nov 11, 2010
Mackenzie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 11, 2010
Sydneyb rated it: 4 of 5 stars