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Missouri, 1849: Samantha dreams of moving back to New York to be aprofessional musician--not an easy thing if youre a girl, and harderstill if youre Chinese. But a tragic accident dashes any hopes offulfilling her dream, and instead, leaves her fearing for her life.With the help of a runaway slave named Annamae, Samantha flees townfor the unknown frontier. But life on the Oregon Trail is unsafe fortwo girls, so they disguise themselves as Sammy and Andy, two boysheaded for the California gold rush.Sammy and Andy forge a powerful bond as they each search for a link totheir past, and struggle to avoid any unwanted attention. But whenthey cross paths with a band of cowboys, the light-hearted troupe turnout to be unexpected allies. With the law closing in on them and newsetbacks coming each day, the girls quickly learn that there are notmany places to hide on the open trail.An unforgettable story of friendship and sacrifice--perfect for fans ofCode Name Verity.
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Stacey Lee is a fourth generation Chinese-American whose people came to California during the heydays of the cowboys. She believes she still has a bit of cowboy dust in her soul. A native of southern California, she graduated from UCLA then got her law degree at UC Davis King Hall. After practicing law in the Silicon Valley for several years, she finally took up the pen because she wanted the perks of being able to nap during the day, and it was easier than moving to Spain. She plays classical piano, raises children, and writes YA fiction. Please visit her website at www.staceyhlee.com.
