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Emily and Matt help their new friend, Thomas, get his mother through the wilds of Canada and safely to their homestead before her new baby arrives. Book #13
Quick Summary
If your kid loves stories where kids jump in to help a friend, this quick Canadian frontier adventure will keep them turning pages. Emily and Matt join forces with their new pal Thomas to get his pregnant mother across the wilds before the baby arrives, and the chase to stop the runaway stagecoach is full of goofy mishaps, clever ideas, and moments that feel genuinely heart-warming. The chapters are short and the language is clear, making it a great fit for early readers who want an exciting plot without a huge time commitment (AR level 3.6). Parents will appreciate that the danger is mild more about clever problem-solving than anything scary and that the story quietly reinforces teamwork and staying calm under pressure. It's a lot like a shorter, lighter Magic Tree House adventure, so if your child enjoys those they'll feel right at home. With about 6,000 words, it's perfect for a bedtime read-aloud that leaves kids cheering for the kids' quick thinking.