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Our Canadian Girl: Keeley

This series delves into the life of a young girl adapting to life on the Canadian frontier at the turn of the 20th century. Following a personal tragedy, she finds new hope and adventure in the rugged yet promising landscape of a mining town. The narratives follow her journey of discovery, courage, and resilience as she confronts danger and learns to navigate her surroundings. It's a compelling coming-of-age story that captures the spirit of the era and the strength found in familial bonds.

Keeley the Girl from Turtle Mountain

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    It's September 1901, and ten-year-old Keeley and her father are making a fresh start, after the death of Keeley's mother, in a brand new town called Frank that sits in a valley at the bottom of Turtle Mountain in southern Alberta.From the moment they arrive Keeley knows she’ll love Frank. Not only can she and her dad live together, but in Frank there's room for children to breathe, as her dad would say. There's also room for mischief, and Keeley quickly gets into some, with the encouragement of a schoolmate named Peter. Peter dares Keeley to spend a night in the coal mine, where she discovers another part of Frank that's a little bit scary. Will things turn out as she hopes?

    Keeley the Girl from Turtle Mountain