Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Twelve-year-old Abilene feels abandoned when her father puts her on a train alone, sending her to spend the summer in Manifest, Kansas, while he works far away. But the town holds more than she expects — a hidden box of old letters, whispers of a mysterious spy called "the Rattler," and secrets from decades past. Along with her new friends Lettie and Ruthanne, Abilene digs into Manifest's colourful history, uncovering her father's own hidden story along the way. Rich, warm, and beautifully told, this Newbery Medal-winning novel weaves together mystery, memory, and the true meaning of home and belonging.