Down the Stream

People in Copper Canyon hear that the old copper mine may open again. That will bring jobs to town. Amber thinks the mine is making people sick. She wants to keep it closed. People are angry with her. Even Sara won’t speak to her!


Down the Stream is one of five stories in the Copper Canyon series. The Series features Sara and Amber who are in middle school and are best friends. They also share a love of horses, but problems in their small town of Copper Canyon test their sense of right and wrong and could hurt their friendship.


Each book in this easy-reading series is written using the 300 most common words in the English language, which consist of 80% of the words used in everyday speech. Each of the five mystery stories are meant to subtly reinforce common vocabulary through single plot stories that feature natural dialogue. They are ideal for use as reading practice for ages 11 and up.