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Frances Schoonmaker

    This author crafts a compelling blend of fact and fantasy, weaving surprising narratives grounded in history and real-world dilemmas. Her sense of adventure and literary journey began with childhood explorations and a love for books. After a distinguished career in education, including professorial work and extensive international travel, she has dedicated herself to writing. Her early mystery serials have evolved into works that captivate readers of all ages, promising thrilling and thought-provoking stories.

    Sid Johnson and the Phantom Slave Stealer
    Sid Johnson and The Well-Intended Conspiracy
    Poetry for Young People: Robert Louis Stevenson
    • The story follows Sid Johnson, who is entrusted with a mysterious letter linked to a potential family history or a hidden Spanish treasure, known as Esteban's Cross. As he embarks on a treacherous journey along the Santa Fe Trail, Sid faces the harsh realities of disease and hostility from fellow travelers, all while grieving the loss of his home. The stakes rise when the letter goes missing just as he must rescue his sister from kidnappers, forcing him to discover the true meaning of friendship and courage amidst adversity.

      Sid Johnson and The Well-Intended Conspiracy
    • Sid Johnson and the Phantom Slave Stealer

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Underground Railroad, Sid Johnson grapples with the secrets of his family's farm and their connection to a mysterious figure known as the "Phantom." As bounty hunters threaten their safety and civil unrest looms, Sid's determination to protect his family intensifies. When they decide to leave for the West, he hopes to escape the complexities of slavery, only to discover that the issue is far from behind him. His journey reveals deeper connections to the struggle against slavery along the Santa Fe Trail.

      Sid Johnson and the Phantom Slave Stealer