Outcasts of River Falls : sequel to Belle of Batoche /.
Title
:
Outcasts of River Falls : sequel to Belle of Batoche /.
Personal Author EPSB
:
Jacqueline. Guest
Summary
:
Kathryn grew up in a well-to-do home in Toronto. But after her father's death she has to move to Alberta - to live with an aunt she's never met. She soon discovers that Aunt Belle lives in a shack in the small community of River Falls. Her father never told her about the hard struggles of her Métis relations. She begins to learn about them from Aunt Belle. A mysterious Highwayman appears. The local officials want to get rid of him, but he seems to be looking after the people of River Falls - like Robin Hood. When someone tries to frame the Highwayman for a crime, Aunt Belle gets involved.
Year Published
:
2012
Physical Description
:
242 p. ; 19 cm.
Reading Grade level
:
5.9
Age Interest level
:
For ages 8-12.
Grade Interest level
:
5-8
Program Information
:
5.5
Subject
:
Aunts -- Fiction.
Brigands and robbers -- Fiction.
Métis -- Fiction.
Aboriginal
Geographic Term
:
River Falls (Alta.) -- Juvenile fiction.
Added Author
:
Peetoom, Laura.
Summary
:
Kathryn grew up in a well-to-do home in Toronto. But after her father's death she has to move to Alberta - to live with an aunt she's never met. She soon discovers that Aunt Belle lives in a shack in the small community of River Falls. Her father never told her about the hard struggles of her Métis relations. She begins to learn about them from Aunt Belle. A mysterious Highwayman appears. The local officials want to get rid of him, but he seems to be looking after the people of River Falls - like Robin Hood. When someone tries to frame the Highwayman for a crime, Aunt Belle gets involved.
ISBN
:
9781550504804
Publisher
:
Regina, Saskatchewan : Coteau Books for Kids ; [Custer, Wash.] : Available in the U.S. from Orca Book Publishers, c2012.
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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Stratford | F GUE | Book | 30577000308198 | Fiction |