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Emily Bradford #1
The Secret of Sentinel Rock
Who is this oddly dressed girl? Where did she come from? What is she doing on the rock outcrop, Emily's favourite spot on her late grandmother's farm? Come to think of it, where is the farm?
Emily, a twelve-year-old girl from the city, has come to say goodbye to the family homestead following her grandmother's funeral. Magically, miraculously, she finds herself transported back to a bygone era when pioneers first settled the Canadian prairies. How did she get here--and how will she get back home?
The Secret of Sentinel Rock is a rich, descriptive story of hope and inspirarion as Emily finds the confidence to get on with her future. Letting go of the past does not mean having to forget it.
Judith Silverthorne is a multiple-award winning Regina-based writer. She is the author of multiple novels for young readers with Coteau books.
Emily, a twelve-year-old girl from the city, has come to say goodbye to the family homestead following her grandmother's funeral. Magically, miraculously, she finds herself transported back to a bygone era when pioneers first settled the Canadian prairies. How did she get here--and how will she get back home?
The Secret of Sentinel Rock is a rich, descriptive story of hope and inspirarion as Emily finds the confidence to get on with her future. Letting go of the past does not mean having to forget it.
Judith Silverthorne is a multiple-award winning Regina-based writer. She is the author of multiple novels for young readers with Coteau books.
168 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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January 4, 2015
my favorite part was when emily and emma are friends. the worst part was when emma died
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August 31, 2021
3.5 stars!
I read the second one in grade 8 and thought that perhaps I should read the first one too. It was good but now I think I might want to read the second one again because I can hardly remember what happened.
I read the second one in grade 8 and thought that perhaps I should read the first one too. It was good but now I think I might want to read the second one again because I can hardly remember what happened.
July 25, 2025
read this book when i was younger and i loved it. it was the book that made me start reading more!
September 23, 2025
Read this in grade school, fun book and nostalgic.
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