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Hidden among Sid Johnson's most treasured possessions is a letter he promised to take to Santa Fe. Is the letter a family history as he's been told or the key to a long-forgotten Spanish treasure? Why is its code name Esteban's Cross? All Sid knows is that he trusts the man who gave it to him and others are willing to kill for it. But the letter is pushed to the back of his mind as he learns firsthand that travelers on the trails west have more to fear from disease than from the American Indians they are displacing. As he grieves over losing his home and friends, Sid must deal with an unwelcoming group of boys in the wagon train. And as if things couldn't be worse, he discovers the letter is missing just when he needs it to save his little sister from kidnappers. Sid learns what true friendship and courage mean as he navigates life's challenges on the Santa Fe Trail.

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"""This captivating book blends elements of a historical drama with an intimate portrait of life during the 1850s. It is a tale of human courage and will, as well as an exploration of the displacement and destruction of the Kanza Nation along the Santa Fe Trail . . . Well-researched and detailed . . . an intense and immersive experience akin to those found in adult historical fiction. A stunner""-The Prairies Book Review "". . . an adventurous journey in a wagon train heading west. You can practically taste the dust from the trail as you join young pioneer hero Sid Johnson and his friends on their harrowing trek. Wonderfully rich in history, this is a tale not to be missed!""-Alan Orloff, Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author of the YA thriller, I Play One On TV ""This book will raise important questions about our country's history while keeping the reader engaged with adventure and suspense""-BookTrib ""a finely-crafted and well-told story that includes an amazing amount of trail history, the diversity of people on the route, and dealing with Mother Nature in addition to the mystery of the stolen letter""- Leo E. Oliva, Santa Fe Trail Historian ""rich fodder for classroom discussion and historical analysis of the pioneer experience, with its requirement for kids to step up into new responsibilities. Libraries and readers seeking historical fiction that embraces intrigue, discovery, and growth will follow Sid's journey to California in The Well-Intended Conspiracy with avid interest, whether the book is chosen for its leisure read attraction or for its living history""-D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"

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