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3) Carlota
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1980, c1977
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
A young girl relates her feelings and experiences as a participant in the battle of San Pasqual during the last days of the war between the Californians and Americans.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
With the discovery of gold and the dream of riches, millions of prospectors flocked to California and the Southwest, hoping to find their fortune. The gold rush is just a part of the transformation of the most western reaches of the American frontier.
11) Sequoia scout
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
A tale of the West for the Christian market, this latest book in the Saga of the Sierra series is the story of a young trader named Will Reed, whose explorations bring him into California in the days following Mexico's newly won independence from Spain. He finds himself caught in the middle of a war of cultures, compounded by conflicting loyalties and loves.
Author
Series
Saga of the Sierras volume 2
Pub. Date
c1990
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 7
Description
A tragic accident sends Joshua Roberts west to find peace. But in a lawless mining town, peace is hard to find. Burned nearly to death under the desert sun, he is brought back to life by the hands of a stranger. The powerful blacksmith now faces challenges he never dreamed of and responsibilities he never wanted. Hired to work at the Silver Rim Mine, Roberts is unaware that the mine's future is threatened by the designs of greedy and unscrupulous...
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
Comedy spoof of the Zorro legend focusing on the twin sons of the legendary Zorro. Soon after dashing Don Diego Vega inherits his father's famous sword and blade, a broken ankle forces him to step aside and his flamboyantly fashion-conscious twin brother must assume the secret identity of Zorro in the ongoing fight for justice.
Author
Series
Rendezvous novels volume 6
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
Eighteen years have passed since Sam Morgan came West from Pennsylvania and learned the perilous business of trapping in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Now, in 1840, he seems to face a bleak future. The fur trade has played out and he must find other means of making a living. Sam decides to return to California with his daughter Esperanza and start a new life.
18) The Californios
Author
Pub. Date
c1996
Description
The proud Californios, descendents of the Spanish Dons, were volatile - quick to love and just as quick to hate. They saw their way of life was in jeopardy and knew the futility of resistance. Amoung them was an American - a Yanqui - whose shared their perils and loved their life. It was he who had to face three of the hardest decisions any man can face - the least of which was whether he should fight for his own people or against them.
Series
Studio classic volume 12
Pub. Date
c2003
Description
Disguised as Zorro, a sword-wielding mystery man dressed in black, Don Diego Vega works to restore his father, the deposed Alcalde, back to power and return tax money stolen by the villanous tyrant--while finding time to romance the tyrant's beautiful niece.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
This 12-part serial made by Republic Pictures in 1939 places Don Diego in Mexico. Disguised as Zorro, he joins the conflict between the Mexican state and the Yaqui people. It seems as strange and mysterious figure in gold armor and mask is being worshipped by the Yaqui, who rally behind their new leader to steal gold shipments from their Mexican neighbors. Diego must find out who is behind the false golden god and expose him for the good of peace....
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