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A Family's Sacred Secret
Paperback
Publisher Price: $13.99
Publisher: Mimi Mathis
Published: Aug 11 2023
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Would you like to read a story that can leave an indelible mark on your life? If so, then join fifteen-year-old Sadie Cantrell as she takes you to Texas in 1835 when Texas and Mexico teetered on the verge of war. Tragedy strikes Sadie when her beloved brother is shot in the back by a Mexican bandit and dies. Driven by impulsiveness, revenge, and hatred for the killer and his race, Sadie is determined to find the killer while wearing her brother's hat which mysteriously gives her courage.
Her journey takes her from fascinating adventures to dangerous misadventures. Her companions are her faithful horse, her incredible, blind cousin, Polly, and intriguing Caddo friends.
Can Sadie avenge her brother and find peace? Or will her hatred and revenge hurt her more than anything?
This enthralling and highly entertaining novel for everyone over eleven years old intertwines with pulse-pounding action and emotional conflict. It is also a story of family love, spirituality, friendships, diverse cultures, and inspiring messages about overcoming racial prejudice. Sadie's story has a touch of romance, a bit of humor, and a captivating and unforgettable family sacred secret.
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