This is the story of a girl named Abilene Tucker who goes to stay in the town of Manifest, Kansas while her father works on the railroad. While in the old mining town, she discovers secrets of her father's past, and the town's past. It is set in the thirties.
AGE RANGE INTERMEDIATE
THEMES
Family
Mining
Small town
War
Mystery
Adventure
OVERALL RATING 9.9/10
This is probably the best book I have ever read. Every tiny detail of every chapter ties perfectly together to make a realistic and heartfelt story. The characters are diverse and multi-dimensional, the descriptions make you feel like you are in the town, and the plot will keep you reading until the very last page.
PROS
Heartfelt
Beautiful
Exciting
Detailed
Engaging
Good plot
CONS
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