When Oriole traveled westward

By Amy Bell Marlowe

A frozen harbour becomes the scene of sudden danger when Oriole Putnam, skating while caring for a rancher's twin children, is drawn into a perilous rescue. Spirited and resourceful, she stands at the centre of a girl-led adventure that links a New England community to the distant world of ranch country. Yet physical danger is only part of the uncertainty surrounding her: questions about her missing parents remain unresolved, giving every prospect of travel a deeper personal urgency. Suspicion also follows Teddy Ford, a troubled former ranch employee attempting to clear his name. Oriole's involvement brings questions of justice and loyalty into a story shaped by family bonds, perseverance and the risks of trusting someone under a cloud of doubt. Rather than separating its mystery from its western adventure, the novel draws them together through the twins' family and the ranch that lies ahead, creating a journey in which belonging and identity matter as much as courage. School-day incidents and preparations for the westward journey broaden Oriole's world beyond immediate danger, while the contrast between harbour life and cowgirl-oriented ranch surroundings gives the story its distinctive range. Young readers encounter rescues, family uncertainty and frontier adventure through a capable girl protagonist whose path is bound to children in her care, a man seeking justice and parents whose absence has yet to be explained. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9309335246
• ISBN13: 9789309335242
• Release Date: January 2027
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"