Moon Over Manifest

Autor*innen

• Vanderpool Clare

Parameter

• 351 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Historische Romane
• Krimi
• Mystery & Thriller
• Young Adult

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Winner of the 2011 Newbery Award, this story follows Abilene Tucker, who feels abandoned when her father sends her on a train to live with an old friend for the summer. With only a few belongings and a list of universals, she arrives in Manifest, Kansas, hoping to learn about her father’s past. However, she is disappointed to find the town is just a faded shadow of its former self. Her disappointment turns to excitement when she uncovers a hidden cigar box filled with mementos and letters mentioning a spy known as the Rattler. This discovery sparks a thrilling spy hunt with her new friends, Lettie and Ruthanne, despite warnings to Leave Well Enough Alone. Abilene's curiosity leads her down the mysterious Path to Perdition to seek out Miss Sadie, a reclusive diviner who shares stories of the past. As Abilene delves deeper into Manifest's colorful and secretive history, she becomes increasingly determined to uncover her father's role in it. With each revelation, she begins to weave her own narrative into the town's rich tapestry. This debut novel is a powerful exploration of loss and redemption, enriched with historical detail.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Paperback