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Children's Fiction Boys & Men

Murder on the Ridge

by (author) Ted Stenhouse

Publisher
Kids Can Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2006
Category
Boys & Men
Recommended Age
10
Recommended Grade
5 to 7
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781553378938
    Publish Date
    Mar 2006
    List Price
    $8.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781553378921
    Publish Date
    Mar 2006
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

All of Grayson knew that Wilfred Black, or Wolfleg to his Blackfoot people, died on Vimy Ridge during the First World War. But now, in 1952, a letter arrives on his widow's doorstep. Nearly illegible and stained with the mud of the Western Front, the letter claims he was murdered. Wolfleg's widow wants to let the dead sleep in peace, but Will and his best friend, Arthur, want justice. For help they turn to Arthur's grandpa, a traditional Blackfoot with his own ways of seeking the truth. The terrifying reality of war that the boys experience in the sweat lodge nearly spells the end of Will. In Across the Steel River and A Dirty Deed, Will and Arthur uncovered hypocrisy and attempted murder in Grayson. This time, the violent reckoning they set in motion threatens to tear apart their town -- and their friendship.

About the author

Ted Stenhouse grew up in Gleichen, Alberta. He now lives in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Across the Steel River was his first novel.

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Awards

  • Winner, Books for the Teen Age List, New York Public Library

Editorial Reviews

The short, dialogue-driven chapters maintain the swift pace, and the vivid details build a satisfying resolution to the mystery. Through their investigation, the boys learn memorable but not heavy-handed lessons about recognizing racial and religious prejudice, standing up for friends, and seeing beyond exterior differences to find what binds people together.

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Murder on the Ridge

Will and Arthur want justice for a murder that was committed during World War I. But the violent reckoning they set in motion threatens to tear apart their town – and their friendship.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2007.

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