Crooked River

By Pearsall, Shelley

Publishers Summary:
When twelve-year old Rebecca Carter's father brings a Native American accused of murder into their 1812 Ohio settlement town, Rebecca, witnessing the town's reaction to the Indian, struggles with the idea that an innocent man may be convicted and sentenced to death.

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ISBN
978-0-37582-389-3
Publisher
New York : Knopf : 2005.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on October 1, 2005

Gr 5-8 Pearsall quickly engages readers with her captivating tale of fear, ignorance, and bravery on the Ohio frontier. The year is 1812 and 13-year-old Rebecca Carver is driven hard to help her older sister, Laura, make up for the loss of their mother. Terrified of their abusive and violent-tempered father, the girls care for the family silently and dutifully until a pri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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