Outcasts of River Falls
Subtitle: sequel to Belle of Batoche
By: Jacqueline Guest ; [edited by Laura Peetoom]
Contributors: Peetoom, Laura
Publisher: Coteau Books for Kids; Available in the U.S. from Orca Book Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Regina, Saskatchewan; [Custer, Wash.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781550504804
Subjects: Juvenile fiction; Aunts; Brigands and robbers; Métis
Description: 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.
Notes: For ages 8-12.