Fire in the Heart

When a mysterious letter about her mother's death appears in Molly O'Connor's mailbox, she begins a search that turns her family upside down. Fighting her father's disapproval, Molly enlists the help of her stepmother and an older cousin known as "Crazy Sadie." As Molly gathers clues surrounding her mother's long-ago disappearance, she uncovers a family secret that explains her father's silence. Determined to know the truth, Molly's search leads her to California—and back in time to a gold rush ancestor.

Sequel to the award-winning West Against the Wind.

An ALA "Best Young Adult Novel."

On Missouri's Mark Twain List.