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Skitterbrain

Eleven-year-old Larnie, pioneer girl in Kansas, loses the family’s milk cow when her pregnant ill mother most needs it. To prove herself responsible and not the skitterbrain her father names her, Larnie sets off alone on the Wichita Trail to retrieve the cow. Along the way she encounters a wolf pack, a crazy woman, a young robber who steals her horse, and, finally at the end of the trail, 20,000 head of cattle to sort  through.

 

“Much historical detail and an emphasis on female courage and resourcefulness” --School Library Journal

 

“In True Grit fashion, this fast-moving exciting tale, with the spunky heroine should appeal to everyone.”

--Checklist, State Library of Ohio

 

“Brown details life in Kansas with much flavor.”

Booklist

ISBN 0-8407-6587-8
ISBN 0-570-07806-7
ISBN 0-570-07801-6
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RUN FROM A SCARECROW
In the 1880’s, young Hank’s dream of moving west and becoming a cowboy is hindered by his responsibilities to his family. Then, close to home, a frightening new adventure begins when he befriends a mute boy living in a cave.
“RUN FROM A SCARECROW ranks high for its well-handled suspense.”--School Library Journal
“This is an exciting story of life in Missouri and Kansas in the 19th century, excellent for any library.” --Hope Lind
“…a fascinating adventure tale.” --St. John Lutheran School