High Plains Heroes
Historical fiction for young readers
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Josiah
Thirteen-year-old Josiah Sullivan is discovering the wonders of the high plains in Colorado Territory in 1862. His family has come west to avoid the tumult of the American Civil War. Josiah's path crosses with a young Arapaho boy, Lost Stick. Josiah must decide whether Lost Stick is a friend or foe. A dangerous journey into the Rocky Mountains tests Josiah's courage and survival skills. Living on the American Frontier is not for the faint of heart!
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Josiah
Listen to an excerpt from Josiah read by a 13-year-old from Texas
Praise for High Plains Heroes:
"Jaydine Rendall deserves a nod for writing page-turning adventure with historical accuracy. Will tempt the most reluctant reader." -- Alice Longaker, author of Wren
Book 2: Laughing Wolf
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Laughing Wolf must bring his injured brother from a high valley in the Rocky Mountains down to the plains. His skills and courage are tested both from the journey and from the choices he must make between his family and his friends.
