When Elizabeth travels to California to spend the summer with her botanist uncle, she doesn't expect to fall in love with the rugged beauty of the canyon where he works. But as she learns more about the local flora and fauna, she finds herself drawn into a world of adventure and discovery. This classic novel is perfect for lovers of nature, travel, and coming-of-age stories.

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