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""... a gripping YA historical novel. There's something about the essence of Western drama that makes exciting, wonderful reading. Max is fortunate enough to participate in the gritty, courageous kind of living that was once a day-to-day challenge. This is a great historical fantasy read that will make you want to read the first book in this series!"" -Historical Novel Society ""What a fun summer read! The Kid is an artful combination of science fiction and historical fiction..."" -Patrice W. Hallock, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education, Chair, Educator Preparation & Psych-Child Life, Utica College ""...a magical fictional mystery interwoven with historical facts and exciting adventures... -Richard Rafes, Ph.D., J.D., President of East Central University ""As an English teacher of 43 years and as a life-long student of the Wild West and Native Americans, I found Annette Oppenlander's, The Kid, to be an accurate, well-researched and thoroughly entertaining novel for young readers. I strongly recommend this novel for any imaginative young reader who likes to have one foot in fantasy and one in reality."" -Bill Hays, English AP/Honors Teacher, Retired, Bloomington North High School

... a gripping YA historical novel. There's something about the essence of Western drama that makes exciting, wonderful reading. Max is fortunate enough to participate in the gritty, courageous kind of living that was once a day-to-day challenge. This is a great historical fantasy read that will make you want to read the first book in this series! -Historical Novel Society What a fun summer read! The Kid is an artful combination of science fiction and historical fiction... -Patrice W. Hallock, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education, Chair, Educator Preparation & Psych-Child Life, Utica College ...a magical fictional mystery interwoven with historical facts and exciting adventures... -Richard Rafes, Ph.D., J.D., President of East Central University As an English teacher of 43 years and as a life-long student of the Wild West and Native Americans, I found Annette Oppenlander's, The Kid, to be an accurate, well-researched and thoroughly entertaining novel for young readers. I strongly recommend this novel for any imaginative young reader who likes to have one foot in fantasy and one in reality. -Bill Hays, English AP/Honors Teacher, Retired, Bloomington North High School

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Annette Oppenlander is an award-winning writer, literary coach and educator. As a bestselling historical novelist, Oppenlander is known for her authentic characters and stories based on true events, coming alive in well-researched settings. Having lived in Germany the first half of her life and the second half in various parts in the U.S., Oppenlander inspires readers by illuminating story questions as relevant today as they were in the past. Oppenlander's bestselling true WWII story, Surviving the Fatherland, has received seven awards/nominations, including the 2017 National Indie Excellence Award, the 2018 Indie B.R.A.G. and the 2019 Global eBook Award. Uniquely, Oppenlander weaves actual historical figures and events into her plots, giving readers a flavor of true history while enjoying a good story. Oppenlander shares her knowledge through writing workshops at colleges, libraries and schools. She also offers vivid presentations and author visits. The mother of fraternal twins and a son, she recently returned to her home, Solingen, Germany where she lives with her husband. Nearly every place holds some kind of secret, something that makes history come alive. When we scrutinize people and places closely, history is no longer a date or number, it turns into a story.

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