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Thanks to the combined forces of a comet and a lightning storm, a dog named Sophie travels in time from 1926 to the present, where she is taken home by Sam, an 11 year-old boy living in a run-down section of the city of Enterprise. Through a bit of sleuthing, Sam and his outspoken grandfather Horace discover the old neighborhood Sophie has apparently come from.
With Sophie's help, Sam travels back to 1926 to meet Sophie's owner, another 11 year-old named Rollie. The two boys discover they have a lot in common -- including the notorious Cheesebro gang which has terrorized Enterprise in both of their time periods!
Together, the new friends risk their lives to put a stop to the corruption, crime, and urban blight that has afflicted their city -- and pave the way for a brighter, revitalized future.
ISBN: 978-0-9844460-2-5 Dimensions: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Binding: Cloth with full-color dust jacket Length: 208 pages
At the same time, a thief has absconded with two priceless Charles Russell paintings on loan to the university art museum in nearby Dillon. In this second Slate Stephens mystery, clues and curiosity lead our two heroes to begin solving both mysteries -- and dig up more dirt than they can handle.
"An excellent read-aloud, it would also do well as a book club selection or exploratory text for a writing/reading circle... an engaging blend of mystery, romance, adventure, and history."
- Vicki Spandel, Six Trait Gurus
"Slate Stephens and Daphne McSweeney are back for another hair-raising adventure... Children who like adventure, mystery, or the Old West will enjoy this book."
- School Library Journal
"Short chapters, a good blend of action and introspection, and a hint of romance make this strong mystery a solid choice for boys and girls alike."
-Booklist, May 1st, 2011
The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
Strap yourself in and get ready for the chute to open! You are about to launch into one of the West's premier rodeo events, the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. Begun sixty years ago as a way for local ranchers to get rid of "spoiled" and unruly ranch horses, the Sale today has grown into a four-day celebration of rodeo, ranching, arts, and culture.