Search for the Madonna

Written by Donna Alice Patton, Illustrated by Julia Fahy

Times are tough, especially for Maggie Brandenburg and her twin sister, Em, who are trying to help Aunt Sophie keep her Midwestern strawberry farm running during the Great Depression. Can Maggie overcome her own fears and help save the farm? Dreaming of a bright future without any more worries, Maggie is determined to unlock the secrets of the legendary, lost Brandenburg treasure. But will she find the treasure before the bank takes the farm away? Will she be brave and smart enough to outwit hole-digging ghosts, mysterious house guests, and long-lost relatives? Follow Maggie as she learns to trust the Blessed Mother and as she finds her own courage while searching for a beautiful and priceless family heirloom – the Brandenburg Madonna! An adventure story for ages 10 and up.

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