Jeannie Mobley is an archaeologist and professor who lives in Colorado. Her first novel, Katerina’s Wish, received three starred reviews, won the Colorado Book Award, and was a New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection. She is also the author of Searching for Silverheels, which received a starred review. Visit her at JeannieMobley.com.
"I adored this beautiful debut novel about a spunky Bohemian
immigrant girl who dares to realize her family’s American dream
through creativity and hard work. The loveable characters, vivid
setting, and magical folktales completely drew me into Katerina’s
world, and I didn’t want to leave."--Laura Resau, author of Star in
the Forest, What the Moon Saw, and Red Glass
* "Weaving rich details of life in a mining town at the turn of the
20th century with the pacing of a good old-fashioned historical
romance and conveying it all in Katerina's heartfelt voice, Mobley
has constructed a world where one determined teenager with brains
for business, the bravery to stand up for herself and the ability
to find love helps make dreams come true."--Kirkus Reviews,
*STARRED
* "The importance of ingenuity, faith, confidence, and the
willingness to dream shine through in a rich story threaded with
traditional folk tales, which offers realistic dilemmas and a
vibrant setting and cast. As Trina rises above the forces
conspiring to quash her dream, readers will appreciate her success
as she learns the rewards of persistence."--Publishers Weekly,
*STARRED
"Historical fiction with a touch of whimsy and romance."--School
Library Journal
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