Outcasts of River Falls

But a shock is in store for this well-bred young Toronto lady. Arriving at the town of Hopeful, Kathryn is horrified to learn her new home is a group of shacks called River Falls, a Metis community. Never having known her true heritage, Kathryn is further shocked to discover it's not even a permanent home. Barred from owning land, the Metis must find a way to live in the road allowances, or ditches — the strips of government land between the public highway and the private properties of recognized citizens.

Excitement comes in the form of a mysterious stranger known as the Highwayman, a shadowy Robin Hood figure who rights wrongs against the Metis people in his own way. When he is framed for a crime he did not commit, and Aunt Belle becomes involved, Kathryn must use all her resources to prove their innocence — and challenge the deep-seated beliefs of an entire community. Jacqueline Guest is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, specializing in sports themes and historical fiction. Jun 16, Christine rated it liked it Recommends it for: Outcasts of River Falls: Jacqueline Guest Pages Imagine growing up in a well to do home but because of a family death, having to move away from what you have always known to Alberta to live with an aunt you have never met and then imagine learning that your familial roots are not what you were led to believe.

She goes from having people do things for her, to having to learn how to do things for herself like fetching water to wash the dishes, using an outhouse, building her own bedroom in the shack she now has to live in, and using a horse and buggy for transportation. The mystery is discovering who this Highwayman is.

This book is great for young readers, and is a great page-turner. Dec 30, Patricia O'Sullivan rated it it was ok. Because Kathryn is proud, she completes the tasks her aunt asks of her, all the while planning her escape back to Toronto where she plans to study law and live a respectable life. However, as she learns more about the Metis people, Kathryn comes to understand their plight as a minority population without any legal rights in Canada.

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The author has done her homework regarding the Metis' legal status at the time, and her details of daily life in the Metis community are impressive. However, the writing style of this novel was disappointing. The author frequently overwrites the narrative by telling the reader things she should be able to infer from the dialogue. So much of what she does and says is predictable. This is a story with potential but it needs a better edit to help make that happen. Dec 27, Book Bite Reviews rated it it was ok Shelves: Well I bought this book because of the reference to Calgary and the town of Hope.

There is such a place in Alberta. The author is also from Bragg Creek Alberta and her name is Jacqueline, just like me: Admitingly though, I am not a fan of the Metis or any other Indian.

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In fact I am part Cree myself and not proud of that fact , but as I said this story takes place in Alberta It's about a girl who lost her parents and is sent from Toronto to Alberta to live with her Aunt who so hap Well I bought this book because of the reference to Calgary and the town of Hope. It's about a girl who lost her parents and is sent from Toronto to Alberta to live with her Aunt who so happens to be Metis. Anyway she dreams of being a lawyer and she prides herself in that knowledge as she helps solve the mystery of the Highwayman, and uncovers a murder.

Jul 23, Vanessa rated it it was amazing. A dangerous mystery that kept me turning pages until the very end. I had no idea the hidden history part was real. It shocked me that this happened in Canada. I loved the shadowy Highwayman, a real Robin Hood character who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. I bet no one out there can guess who is the Highwayman!

I couldn't and I'm a mystery master. The humour made the book very enjoyable. Kathryn is a strong role model for young women everywhere. No one likes a whiner or a quit Super Book! No one likes a whiner or a quitter and Kathryn is neither. I was cheering for her all the way. Jun 01, Rachel Seigel rated it liked it.

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If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? After the death of her parents, well-bred young city girl Kathryn must travel across country to live with her Aunt Belle. Kathryn has never known about her true heritage, a mix of Native-American and Euro-Canadian.

She is even more shocked to discover theirs is not even a permanent home. Excitement comes in the form of a mysterious stranger known as the Highwayman, a shadowy Robin Hood figure who rights wrongs against his people in his own way. When he is framed for a crime he did not commit, and Aunt Belle becomes involved, Kathryn must use all her resources to prove their innocence—and challenge the deep-seated prejudices of an entire community. Outcasts of River Falls is a next-generation sequel to the award-winning Belle of Batoche. Read more Read less.

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