The Spirit of Quindaro

Orion O'Brien and the Spirit of Quindaro is a captivating middle-grade historical mystery by Fran Borin. In this second Orion O'Brien adventure, Orion, her brother Ollie, and their friends Sal and Sofi discover something strange in Granny's attic — a mirror reflecting a girl who isn't really there. The mysterious girl is Susanna Chase, a young enslaved girl who escaped on the Underground Railroad in 1860 and waited in Quindaro for her father to join her. With the help of Granny, a diary, a doll, and a harmonica, the kids race to uncover the truth about Susanna's father before her spirit disappears forever. Blending ghostly mystery with meaningful history, this story introduces young readers to the Underground Railroad, Quindaro, slavery, courage, family, and the lasting impact of America's past. Features: Middle-grade historical fiction adventure Written by Fran Borin Second book in the Orion O'Brien series Features mystery, friendship, ghosts, and local history Explores the Underground Railroad and Quindaro history Helps young readers understand history through an engaging story Great for classrooms, young readers, and historical fiction fans Thoughtful choice for Kansas City local history interest

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