The Mystery of Mystic Mountain

Written by Janet Fox

A girl uncovers a century-old treasure mystery at a Montana dude ranch.

3.8 Goodreads · 94 ratings

288 pages· 58,457 words· Est. 8 hour read· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

Becca's summer takes an unexpected turn when her mom's escape from divorce lands them at a dusty Montana dude ranch. Miserable at first, Becca's spirits lift when she meets Jon, the wrangler's son, who reveals a clue to the lost treasure of the legendary outlaw, Pearlhandle Pete. As they delve into the mystery, exploring ghost towns and facing a treasure-hunting rival, Becca learns that true treasure lies in unexpected places. Will she find the courage to fight for what truly matters?

From the publisher

A girl tackles a summer filled with mystery, treasure, and learning to be her true self in this middle grade adventure that’s a modern-day Holes set on a dusty dude ranch in Montana. Becca Soloway’s perfect summer goes up in smoke when her mom flees a looming divorce by dragging Becca to a Montana resort. To make matters worse, her mom’s hasty booking lands them not at a spa, but an aging dude ranch called Far Away. Becca is miserable until she meets the wrangler’s son, Jon, who shows her what might be the first clue to a century-old mystery: the lost treasure of a Robin Hood-like outlaw known as Pearlhandle Pete. As they slowly uncover the true history of Pete, venture into the mountains, search haunted ghost towns, and are threatened by a treasure-hunter-social-media star, Becca discovers that treasure is in the eye of the beholder and the important things in life are always worth fighting for.

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