Joan Lowery Nixon

1 summaryChildren's, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Joan Lowery Nixon was an American author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. Among her works, "A Family Apart" explores themes of family and resilience during challenging times. Nixon's storytelling often incorporates historical elements, making her fiction both engaging and educational for young readers.

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Books by Joan Lowery Nixon

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A Family Apart
Joan Lowery Nixon
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Thirteen-year-old Frances disguises herself as a boy and journeys across the 1850s American West to reunite her siblings after their widowed mother places them on an orphan train.