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Description
Bodie is one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the western United States.The old buildings that are left behind give a glimpse of what life was like long ago.
Quick Summary
Bodie isn't just any ghost town, it's a frozen-in-time gold mining camp where readers walk through real abandoned buildings and imagine the prospectors, saloon keepers, and outlaws who lived there over a century ago; the book reveals why everyone left suddenly, turning a once-booming Wild West town into a mysterious abandoned place that feels like stepping back in time. If your kid loves exploring history through the I Survived series or want to know what it was like to live in the Wild West, they'll be hooked on discovering Bodie's secrets. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy mysteries, real places, and stories about the American West.