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Blizzard: Colorado, 1886 (Survivors)

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By Kathleen Duey, Karen A. Bale
Publisher Aladdin
Blizzard: Colorado, 1886 (Survivors)
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A raging snow storm creates the coldest kind of danger for two kids in this riveting tale of historical fiction, part of the Survivor series.Haydn Sinclair hates absolutely everything about his aunt and uncles primitive Rocky Mountain ranch. Hed much rather be in a great city than stuck on the countryside. Haydns cousin Maggie hates the thought of having her rich and spoiled cousin visiting for four long months. Shed be happier if he wasnt around. When Maggies father is injured and she and Haydn are left alone, they argue, and Haydn sets off on foot for the train station miles away. The next day Maggie learns that Haydn never made it to town, and she must search for him despite the blizzard that is raging outside. But even if she can find him, will they be able to survive freezing nights, vicious winds, and the constant threat of snow slides?

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26779 words26,779 words
160 pages160 pages
Lexile 830LLexile 830L
Grade 3 to 7Grade 3 to 7
Age 8-12Age 8-12
Published 2014Published 2014

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Book ISBN:

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