One Came Home
One Came Home by Amy Timberlake is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on January 7, 2014. This 272-page book is written in English and presents a story set in 1871 in Placid, Wisconsin, where Georgie Burkhardt is known for her sharp shooting skills and straightforward nature. When her sister Agatha disappears after a confrontation, Georgie embarks on a determined quest to uncover the truth behind her sister’s fate, challenging the assumptions of those around her.
Readers will find an engaging blend of action, adventure, and mystery as Georgie tracks down clues in her search for Agatha. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty and the challenges of the 19th-century American frontier. With elements of juvenile fiction and detective stories, this book offers a rich historical context while delving into the complexities of sibling relationships and personal resolve.
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A Newbery Honor Book
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book
Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Novel
“An adventure, a mystery, and a love song to the natural world. . . . Run out and read it. Right now.”—Newbery Medalist Karen Cushman
In the town of Placid, Wisconsin, in 1871, Georgie Burkhardt is known for two things: her uncanny aim with a rifle and her habit of speaking her mind plainly.
But when Georgie blurts out something she shouldn’t, her older sister Agatha flees, running off with a pack of “pigeoners” trailing the passenger pigeon migration. And when the sheriff returns to town with an unidentifiable body—wearing Agatha’s blue-green ball gown—everyone assumes the worst. Except Georgie. Refusing to believe the facts that are laid down (and coffined) before her, Georgie sets out on a journey to find her sister. She will track every last clue and shred of evidence to bring Agatha home. Yet even with resolute determination and her trusty Springfield single-shot, Georgie is not prepared for what she faces on the western frontier.
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