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edition:eBook
also available: Paperback
category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2004
ISBN:9781554695751
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Belle of Batoche

by Jacqueline Guest

tagged: post-confederation (1867-), native canadian
Description

Belle, an 11-year-old Metis girl, and Sarah both want the coveted job of church bell ringer.

An embroidery contest is held to award the position, and Sarah cheats. Before Belle can expose her, the two are caught up in the advancing forces of General Middleton and his troops as they surround Batoche in the 1885 Riel Rebellion. The church bell disappeared that day and remains missing to this day.

About the Author

Jacqueline Guest

JACQUELINE GUEST is a Metis writer who lives in Bragg Creek, Alberta. Her books are frequently selected as Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens. A Goal in Sight was nominated for a Golden Eagle Award. In 2012, Free Throw and Triple Threat won the American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Middle School Book and Jacqueline also won the Indspire Award.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • , Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book Award
  • Short-listed, Red Cedar nominee
  • Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
  • Commended, CCBC Our Choice
Editorial Reviews

"The book is both satisfying storytelling as well as a terrific history lesson."

— CD Syndicated

"For many readers, Belle will serve as a role model with her bravery in the face of danger, her determination to succeed and her loyalty to family and friends. Readers will leave this book hoping for a sequel."

— CM Magazine

"This book can be a starting point for a more in-depth look at the Metis settlement and the struggle which ensued or it can be read just for enjoyment."

— Resource Links

"An extremely fine work of historical fiction."

"Highly recommended."

— Canadian Book Review Annual

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