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    Mystery at Chilkoot Pass
    Mystery at Chilkoot Pass
    Mystery at Chilkoot Pass
    Audiobook3 hours

    Mystery at Chilkoot Pass

    Written by Barbara Steiner

    Narrated by Johanna Parker

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    Swept up in the great gold rush of 1897, twelve-year-old Hetty McKinley heads north with her papa and her dashing uncle Donall. Even though she is not nearly as excited as her father about leaving behind their life in San Francisco, Hetty plans to use the experience to get started on her dream of becoming a writer. But as the hardships of their journey and the approaching winter threaten to trap them in the wilderness, Hetty discovers she is traveling with thieves . one of whom may be her own uncle!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateApr 25, 2008
    ISBN9781436141031
    Author

    Barbara Steiner

    Barbara Steiner (1934–2014) was an acclaimed author known for her books for children and young adults. Steiner authored over seventy titles, including picture books, early chapter books, mysteries, young adult thrillers, historical novels, and romances. In her lifetime, Steiner visited more than ninety-four countries and all seven continents, and many of her books were inspired by her travels. She lived in Boulder with her family until her death in January 2014.

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    • 2/5
      interesting info about klondike goldrush but not enough. the story could have been anywhere. and the story-----pretty stupid.
    • 4/5
      It’s 1897. Swept up in the great Klondike gold rush, Hetty McKinley sail north with Papa and her dashing Uncle Donall. Landing in Alaska, Hetty feels excitement in the air. But as the McKinley’s trek the rugged trail inland to Chilkoot Pass, their adventure turns grim. Winter descends, and Hetty discovers she is traveling with thieves…one of whom my be her own uncle. By the time she unveils the truth, Hetty and her family has been changed forever by their journey to the far north