The Adventures of Pearley Monroe (Paperback or Softback). This item is unavailable.The Adventures of Pearley Monroe (Paperback or Softback)

What was it like for a 12-year-old boy growing up in the rugged hills of Coloma California, where gold was first discovered? A mine explosion, a bear encounter, and a jewel thief are just a few of Pearley Monroe's many adventures growing up in the 1800's.Pearley learns first hand that some of life's lesson require hard choices and offer wisdom that is ageless. Based on historical documents and first person accounts of the Monroe-Gooch family, this fictionalized adaptation brings to life some of California's first pioneers whose perseverance despite adversity became legendary.

Marci Seither is a professional freelance writer who has written countless articles for local and national publications. 

She and her husband, John, live in California. They have six awesome kids who have provided her with volumes of adventures, symphonies of laughter and loads of laundry.