[.ca] Jenny of the Tetons (ISBN 0152167706)

Great book that I highly recomend:
After fifteen-year-old Carrie Hill's parents are killed in an Indian attack in the Idaho territory in 1875, Carrie goes to live with Beaver Dick, an American explorer, and his family. Beaver Dick's wife is a Shoshone Indian called Jenny. Jenny and Carrie don't get along very well at first, but as the days go by, Carrie learns to respect Jenny and her ways. While living with Beaver Dick, Carrie goes on many adventures. One time Jenny, Carrie, and the children meet a grizzly bear and since Jenny has an excellent aim, she shoots the bear and then Carrie starts looking at Jenny in a new way. Meanwhile, Carrie falls in love with Miles, an explorer working with Beaver Dick. And in the spring of 1877 they are married. The next winter, Jenny gets sick from taking in a sick Indian and her child. It quickly spreads to the rest of the family including Jenny and Beaver Dick's children. It is a race for survival and they might not win. This would be a great book for people who like adventure. It is a great book for people of all ages. If you are looking for a book that speaks highly of Indians, this would be a good choice because Jenny, is the hero in her own special way.

GREAT HISTORICAL FICTION:
Carrie's family is ambushed by indians. She is put under the care of an englishman named Beaver Dick. To Carrie's horror she finds out Dicks wife is an Indian. Carrie instantly hates her. However thru time Dicks wife {jenny} displays such kindness and gentleness Carrie starts to feel love toward her and her kids. This historical tale is well written and is constantly interesting for kids and adults alike. Word of caution for sensative youngsters, This does not have a happy ending.