Bibliograph

Secrets in the hills, a Josefina mystery, by Kathleen Ernst ; [illustrations by Jean-Paul Tibbles]

Type

Label

Secrets in the hills, a Josefina mystery, by Kathleen Ernst ; [illustrations by Jean-Paul Tibbles]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9+

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Secrets in the hills

Responsibility statement

by Kathleen Ernst ; [illustrations by Jean-Paul Tibbles]

Series statement

American Girl mysteries

Sub title

a Josefina mystery

Summary

In 1826, strange occurrences on eleven-year-old Josefina's New Mexican "rancho" lead the young healer to wonder if old legends of lost treasure and the wandering ghost called La Llorona may be true. Includes a Spanish glossary and historical background information

Table Of Contents

A secret sign -- Two strangers -- La Llorona -- A frightening prediction -- Beginning the search -- A new partnership -- Trouble between sisters -- A ghost in the graveyard -- Francisca's surprise -- The window's trunk -- Searching for gold -- Secrets revealed -- Heart's desire -- Looking back

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification