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Desperate Journey

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 103 Ratings and 34 Reviews

Book Description
Two-time Newbery Honor author turns his formidable talents to this riveting suspense novel about a spirited Irish-American girl who helps save her family from ruin on the Erie Canal in the 1840s.

When Maggie's father loses next year's salary and two of their best mules in a bet with Long-fingered John, the family is left desperate for money. They have only a few days to get the heavy cargo ... More
Book Information
PublisherScholastic Press
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages288
ISBN-100439078067
ISBN-13978-0439078061
Publication Date10/01/2006
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