In this thrilling adventure, siblings Sally and Andrew, along with their friend Robin, explore the mysterious Great Dismal Swamp while visiting their Cousin Anne's farm. Drawn by rumors of a ghost, which Robin reveals to be a stunning red gold horse, they embark on a quest to find it. Ignoring warnings, they venture deeper into the wilderness, only to face peril from a bear and a lightning-induced wildfire. The children must rely on their courage and cleverness to escape danger and protect Robin's family in this action-packed tale.
Patricia Cecil Hass Libri
Patricia Hass scrive per lettori di età compresa tra 8 e 12 anni, promuovendo lo sviluppo della responsabilità, dell'impegno e dell'autosufficienza. La sua opera mira a dare ai giovani la capacità di fidarsi del proprio intelletto, coraggio e iniziativa. Hass ritiene che questa età sia fondamentale per far comprendere ai bambini il valore del pensare con la propria testa e dell'agire responsabilmente sulla base di tale conoscenza. Le sue storie incoraggiano l'indipendenza e il processo decisionale ragionato.




The Shockoe Slip Gang embarks on a thrilling adventure when their friend Jason reveals the theft of a Native American headband linked to Pocahontas from a Jamestown museum. As they investigate, suspicions arise around Amy, a curator and Pocahontas's descendant, leading to a web of intrigue and mystery. The story combines elements of friendship, heritage, and the quest for truth as the gang navigates the complexities of loyalty and history.
Endlich ist es soweit: Sally und Andrew dürfen mit ihrem Freund robin, einem Indianerabkömmling, im Moor ein Lager aufschlagen! Jahrelang haben sich die Geschwister gewünscht, das geheimnisvolle Gelände hinter Tante Anns Erdnußfarm zu erkunden und die dunklen Gewässer, die kühlen, moosigen Plätze und die fremdartigen Tiere und Pflanzen, die es dort gibt, kennenzulernen. Wie abenteuerlich sich diese Campingferien allerdings gestalten würden, das übersteigt alle Erwartungen. Wer hätte schon ahnen können, daß es im Moor spukt, daß sie tied im Sumpfland einen Araberhengst aufspüren und dabei fast in Lebensgefahr geraten?