
In 1972, Richard Forthrast, the black sheep of an Iowa farming clan, fled to the mountains of British Columbia to avoid the draft. A skilled hunting guide, he eventually amassed a fortune by smuggling marijuana across the border between Canada and Idaho. As the years passed,...

In 1972, Richard Forthrast, the black sheep of an Iowa farming clan, fled to the mountains of British Columbia to avoid the draft. A skilled hunting guide, he eventually amassed a fortune by smuggling marijuana across the border between Canada and Idaho. As the years passed,...


In the 1890s, Edith is sent to live with her married sister's family. When Edith begins having fits, she finds little understanding of her problem--epilepsy. Beautifully written, this is a tale to take its place beside those of Laura Ingalls Wilder.--School Library Journal, starred...

Edith, a young epileptic, struggles as she learns to cope with her illness while simultaneously trying to maneuver loneliness, fear, and unhappiness. When the death of her mother leaves her orphaned, young Edith is forced to live with her older sister and her dour...