Emily's Fortune by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Tumblin' Tarnation! What is poor Emily Wiggins going to do? She's been orphaned and only has her pet turtle, Rufus, to ease her sorrows. She wants to go and live with her Aunt Hilda, but some mean grown-ups have other ideas. Miss Catchum of Catchum Child-Catching Services and Emily's despicable Uncle Victor are both after her and the money she inherited. But Emily finds some confidence and inspiration from three ladies with funny names. And she meets a boy named Jackson, who helps her make her way to the town of Redbud and her Aunt Hilda. Along the way, Emily and Jackson take the ride of their lives on the stagecoach and discover just how brave they really are. Best of all, Emily isn't alone anymore. This is a fun, fast-paced adventure and a good read for third and fourth graders. - gw-
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