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Amer Girl (2006), 192 pages
Description
When an archaeologist's priceless jewel goes missing during a 1906 ocean liner voyage to Europe, eleven-year-old Samantha tries to discover which of the first-class passengers is the thief. Includes French glossary and historical information on travel and archaeology in the early twentieth century.
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1711-028
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Samantha and Nelly are both excited to be cruising to Europe with Grandmary and the Admiral, even though their trip will skip Ireland in pursuit of England and France. Their French tutor is wonderful, so they're very upset when she is suspected of stealing. Nelly doesn't believe it for a second,
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and is hurt by Samantha's doubt, so both girls work together and solve the mystery of who really took the Blue Star Sapphire. When they solve it and clear their tutor, Grandmary and the Admiral reward them by adding Ireland to the agenda. Show Less
Awards
Edgar Award (Nominee — Juvenile — 2007)
Iowa Children's Choice Award (Nominee — 2009)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2006
Physical description
192 p.; 5.13 inches
ISBN
1593690991 / 9781593690991
UPC
723232090990