Trouble on the tracks
by Nancy Oswald
Part of Ruby and Maude [second] adventure
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How does the historical setting of 1896 Cripple Creek, Colorado, shape the daily challenges and adventures that Ruby May and her donkey, Maude, must face?
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In what ways does the bond between Ruby May and Maude challenge the traditional expectations of heroes and companions in adventure stories?
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What does Maude’s character add to the narrative, and how do animals often act as mirrors for their human counterparts in historical fiction?
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