Book cover of "Whistler in the Dark" written by Kathleen A. Ernst, published by Pleasant Co. Publications

This title is currently out of print.  I have some available, though, so drop me an email
if you'd like a signed copy!

Whistler in the Dark

Kathleen Ernst

Volunteer State Book Award Nominee

WILLA Literary Award Finalist
Children's/Young Adult Book

Agatha Award Nominee
Best Children's/Young Adult Mystery

 


It’s 1867.  Twelve-year-old Emma Henderson is mortified when Mother takes to wearing a Reform Dress—hideous bloomers!  Worse, Mother has accepted a newspaper job in wild, far-off Colorado Territory.  But even Emma can’t imagine just how badly things will go in Twin Pines.  From the moment she and Mother step off the stagecoach, it’s clear that someone doesn’t want them there.
"A page-turner for young and old. The intrigue of the mystery, the background of the mining town, and the lessons on the Women's Dress Reform Movement are woven together to keep the readers' interest. Teaches as well as captivates the reader."

--Judge's comment, WILLA Literary Awards Competition
"...Combines mystery and adventure with a look at the Colorado gold mining days, frontier newspaper publishing, and women's struggle to gain acceptance as serious participants in what was seen as a 'man's world.'  All the historical background is absorbed painlessly by the young reader who gets absorbed in a great adventure story."

--Young Saint Louis
"Whistler in the Dark by Wisconsin writer and historian Kathleen Ernst has all the American Girl historical mystery ingredients: exciting storyline, historical accuracy, beautiful illustrations and a "Peek into the Past" section at the end of the book that provides in-depth and entertaining context. Adults interested in suffragists and 19th-century women newspaper editors will want to borrow this book from their daughters or nieces."

--Sheperd Express (Milwaukee, WI)

This book contains period photographs and illustrations, an author's note explaining fact from fiction, and a resource list teachers will find helpful.  For a preview of Whistler in the Dark, click HERE.


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