About Ted Stenhouse Ted Stenhouse grew up in Gleichen, Alberta. He now lives in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Across the Steel River was his first novel. Books by Ted Stenhouse Dirty Deed, A by (author) Ted Stenhouse Ages 10 to 18 Grades 6 Across the Steel River by (author) Ted Stenhouse Ages 10 to 18 Grades 5 to 12