What historical facts are in the book The Staircase by Ann Rinaldi?

Answer 1

1. The Santa Fe Trail was really a trail that people traveled by.

2. There is a chapel called Loretto Chapel that is still standing today.

3. It used to be a girl's school run by 3 nuns.

4. It does have "The Miraculous Staircase."

5. People were dying in war like Mrs. Lacey's son.

6. Rinaldi based some characters (the Bishop, Mrs. Lacey, Delvina) off of real people.

7. People would work on ranches like Lizzie's father did.

8. People would die on the trail like Lizzie's mom did.

9. There were "witches" in Santa Fe like Lizzie and Elinora saw.

10. Billy the Kid is really a person that people would talk about.

There you go. 10 facts from The Staircase, my FAVORITE book ever! Especially because I have been to Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe to see the staircase.

Answer 2

"The Staircase" by Ann Rinaldi is a work of historical fiction that is based on the true story of the Bellamy Bridge Ghost. It explores themes of family, loss, and redemption against the backdrop of the Civil War. The novel weaves together elements of history and folklore to create a compelling and haunting narrative.