But above all else, it’s a story about perseverance and trust that will restore your faith in the power of friendship. This beautifully written debut is an exciting adventure and heart-wrenching survival tale. With the law closing in on them and new setbacks coming each day, the girls quickly learn that there are not many places to hide on the open trail. Missouri, 1849: Samantha dreams of moving back to New York to be a professional musiciannot an easy thing if you’re a girl, and harder still if you’re Chinese. But when they cross paths with a band of cowboys, the light-hearted troupe turn out to be unexpected allies. I will never get tired of Stacey Lee like why had I never read Under a Painted Sky before These are the stories I wish I had read as a child growing up. But life on the Oregon Trail is unsafe for two girls, so they disguise themselves as Sammy and Andy, two boys headed for the California gold rush.Sammy and Andy forge a powerful bond as they each search for a link to their past, and struggle to avoid any unwanted attention. With the help of a runaway slave named Annamae, Samantha flees town for the unknown frontier. But a tragic accident dashes any hopes of fulfilling her dream, and instead, leaves her fearing for her life. Missouri, 1849: Samantha dreams of moving back to New York to be a professional musician-not an easy thing if you’re a girl, and harder still if you’re Chinese. Published by Tantor Audio on June 30, 2015Ī powerful story of friendship and sacrifice, for fans of Code Name Verity. Stacy Lee fearlessly writes about the discrimination surrounding race, class and gender of the Wild West.
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