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Riddle of the Prairie Bride

by Kathryn Reiss · 2001

American Girl History Mysteries seriesbook 12Next:Enemy in the Fort(2001) →

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Prairie life in the late 1800s was difficult without a full family to take up all responsibilities and chores. Ida Kates papa has sought a mail-order bride complete the homestead. When she arrives, why doesnt this bride look or seem like what was expected? Ida Kate investigates this mysterious woman.

Genre
historical fictionmysteryadventurefantasy
Themes
childhood
Setting
Kansas
Subject
history
Audience
childrensmiddle gradeyoung adult

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