Rosie in Los Angeles: Action! (Aladdin Historical Fiction) - Softcover

Grade 3-6--Set in 1911, this third story about irrepressible Rosie explores the early years of the movies. The Lepidus family has moved to Los Angeles from Chicago, changed their name to Lake, and purchased a ranch where Rosie's father can film Westerns. He hires a small Wild West troop as actors and extras and starts to dream up a new story with Rosie as his star. Then the Cowboy King, the show's main attraction, is injured when Rosie spooks his horse. His son Zach is none too happy about teaching her how to ride, especially when she guesses that he is reluctant to get in the saddle himself--injured in a fall, he hasn't yet found the courage to get back on. Soon, however, the two find they must cooperate as they track down two runaway horses in the nearby hills. They become lost in the fog, barely escape a mountain lion, encounter horse thieves, and are forced to spend the night hiding. Each supports the other when they have to face their fears in order to get back home. The next morning, they arrive just in time to help thwart the robbers. Full of action and adventure and with a spirited heroine ready for anything, this book makes a good addition to the series.--Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CA
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