BLURB
Thirteen year old Jo Harper's trip to attend the reading of
her mysterious uncle's will isn't welcome news to everybody in Willowby, Wyoming,
and with the notorious Casper Brothers on the loose, the spring of 1911 isn't
the best time to steam across the wide open west.
But with great expectations and grim determination, Jo
hurtles into adventure, learning along the way who her friends are, and who
wants her out of the way for good.
Blossoming danger! Dark captivity! And wildflowers galore!
EXCERPT
Jo's face flushed hot. She was the poor country
hick without a ticket.
"I said, is there a problem?" said
the conductor with a gruff voice.
"I'm afraid I've lost my ticket,"
said Jo.
"Lost? Or never had one to begin with?"
"No, I had it when I got aboard."
"I doubt that very much."
"Where's the other conductor? He knows.
He saw it. When I told him I was going to Kansas City."
"Other
conductor? What are you talking about? I'm the conductor on this train. There is
no other!"
What was going on here? Jo's mind was awhirl.
There had been another conductor. Jo was
sure of it.
Now, this conductor reached down and pulled
her up by her shirt collar. "Pick up your hat and satchel," he said. "No
ticket, no passage."
"Wait!" said Jo.
"I'm sorry, kid," said the man, now
clamping a meaty hand on Jo's arm. "Off the train."
Off the train?
"But I've got to go to Kansas City,"
said Jo. "My aunt is waiting for me."
"Don't tell me no sob stories. Let's go."
Easily twice Jo's size and weight, it was easy
for the conductor to push her down the aisle toward the back door. When they got
there, he pulled open the exit, and a wall of wind hit them both.
The train clickety-clacked along the tracks
and a new fear rushed into Jo's head.
The man was going to throw her
off the train, all right. While it was still
moving!
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Randy! Hope you enjoy this entry. Number seven is well underway!
ReplyDeleteRich, you know how much I love Jo Harper, Frog Beemer, Abby and all the gang! You do a fantastic job with these characters and the scrapes they get into. I absolutely love all your Jo Harper stories! Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Thanks, Cheryl! Building that "universe" of characters for Jo Harper has been the most fun! The next story is well underway!
DeleteSounds like an interesting story Richard.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the preview.
Thanks, Jerry! I hope you enjoy checking it out!
DeleteWonderful! Another book in the series. I certainly enjoy these stories. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteRobyn Echols writing as Zina Abbott
Thanks Robyn! Hope you like this one. It's off the beaten track --all the way into Missouri!
DeleteWooHoo! This is character you want to know and love. Thank you for continuing her story. Here is to many, many more. Doris McCraw/Angela Raines
ReplyDeleteMuch obliged, Doris! Each story is a great opportunity to explore another side of Jo's character. Lots of fun!
DeleteThis is new to me. I do love the excerpt--it tells just enough and keep the reader hanging, wondering what happens next. I'm sure young adults will love these stories with so much action and adventure. Even adults, I bet, will love them, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cellia! I absolutely try to write for all ages!
DeleteThank you ALL for your GREAT comments!! I can't tell you how much it means to me (and Jo!). I put everybody's name into a hat and the winner of the free e-copy is Robyn Echols! Thanks again, all!
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