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Reckless Dreamers

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The Author of this book is my Aunt! She did a great job, and it is definatly my favorite book. It is about a young girl named Samantha and her best friend Albert. Albert kills the mayors son in a poker game and excapes from his execution! Albert and Samantha run away and the adventure continues! on the scale of 1 to 10 it's 100! This is a book for ages 9 and up. Please read!

Lonely teens Samantha and Albert meet and bond instantly on the streets of 1897 San Francisco. Dreams of a better life in Alaska for the two of them lead Albert into a world of gambling, and ultimately murder.

Sentenced to death for her crimes, Albert escapes through Samantha's help. Yet, this makes them both fugitives. When they are separated, each believes the other dead, and grimly determines to go on to Alaska despite their grief.

Samantha manages to stay a step ahead of the vengeful lawman who is hot on their trails. From one set of outcasts to another, she travels through many dangers; being beaten, surviving fire, prejuidice, etc. However, even reaching her goal does not guarantee safety, and a very young girl must battle the forces of hatred before she can hope to achieve her dreams.

Fast and eventful, this novel is good for older teens of both sexes. There is not so much romance as to turn boys off, but there is a slight hint to satisfy young ladies. I emphasize older teens. Some areas are a bit too rough for the younger crowd, but if your child is over fifteen, I would say they could handle it easily. Besides such an action packed story, they will subtly be educated by the well done research displayed and woven into the plot. Further, the message that people should not be judged by their covers anymore than books should be comes across loud and clear, as it is those society shuns who display the most kindness to the young runaway, Samantha.

From the beginning of the book, RECKLESS DREAMERS, is packed with action and excitement. The main character, Samantha, and her friend Albert are being hunted by the mayor of San Francisco and his posse because Albert killed the mayor's son in a poker game. Albert is sent to the gallows to hang for his crime, but Samantha rescues him the day of the execution and has to shoot the sheriff of San Francisco in the process. The two had been dreaming of heading to Alaska to partake of the gold rush there but end up being fugitives. Soon the two friends are parted and must find their way to Alaska alone. Along the way Samantha meets up with different people whom she shares dangerous and exciting adventures during her escape. The chase till the end of the book kept me interested throughout the story. I really enjoyed all the characters. The novel was well written and highly entertaining. A good read!