A Jace & Maddie Adventure presents:
The Runaway Stagecoach
Two sisters, a lost dog and a haunted mine…Can Jace and Maddie survive the desert and find their way home again?
A family outing to the shore suddenly becomes a terrifying trip when the sisters find they have traveled back in time to the Arizona territory in the 1800’s. What started out as an idyllic drive with their parents suddenly turns into a runaway stagecoach careening towards certain destruction. When the girls find themselves stranded in the desert with no help in sight, they find new friends and learn to appreciate and have compassion for others who are not like them. It all seems to be the making of a great adventure… until they must make a decision that could jeopardize their chances of ever returning home.
Will Jace and Maddie choose the safe path or risk their lives to help a new friend?
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Where in the World is Arizona?
Arizona is a southwestern state.It is right on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits between New Mexico and California. Arizona was the 48th state to be admitted to the United States. It is most famous for being the location of the Grand Canyon!
Arizona Map
Arizona Map
- The Havasupai Tribe live in North West Arizona near the Grand Canyon.
- How to pronouce their name: hah – vah – soo- pie
- Their name means – people of the blue green waters.
- They live on a reservation with their own laws, police, and government
- But they are also US Citizens
Photo by Garet Bleir
- The Havasupai use to be lead by a cheif who made all the decisions for the tribe.
- Now they are lead by a tribal council.
- Peace is very important to these people and they try to work together till they reach agreement on matters.
Photo by Garet Bleir
- The Havasupai people love storytelling. You can find some of their stories here http://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/indigenous_voices/havasupai/legends.html
- The Havasupai people speak a dialect of the language called Yuman
Here are some websites you can visit if you would like more information about the Havasupai Tribe.
Native American Facts for Kids
You don’t think it’s headless Charlie do you?
– MADDIE
The best things in life start with a dream!
– MS. CRYSTAL
You mean the footprints had four leaf clovers in them?
– jace
By C.P. Shadle
Historical Fiction