Books published by publisher Quiet Stream Books

1806, near a Chinook village close to the mouth of the Columbia River … Born to a white trader and an Indian mother, ten year-old Miriam’s life is formed by both cultures. From the first moment she sees a sickly slave baby, she longs to find a way to set her free. When she and Moses, her twin brother, find a gold coin on a forest trail, her whole life moves toward that goal. But how can a pair of ten year-olds make that happen?This is Book One in a trilogy.When you read Saving Little-Fish, you will:—Enjoy a historical fiction book that is accurately set in the Pacific Northwest in 1806.—Experience the times and traditions of Native American and early American traders.—Understand the importance of making good decisions when faced with hard choices.—Be able to interact with the study questions at the end of the book.

“I see you,” Miriam said out loud. “What do you want?”The eyes blinked a couple of times and then went out. She heard aheavy body push through the bushes and brush.“If you aren’t a friend, don’t come back!” she shouted.1806, NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER……born to a white trader and an Indian mother, ten-year-old Miriam,and her twin brother Moses, are comfortable in both cultures. Whenthey have a brush with a wild kitty, Miriam wants to make it a pet, butMoses would rather get even with it for scratching him. A strange visitorcomplicates the problem when he wants to have the cat so it canbe offered as a sacrifice. Miriam and Moses must find the wisdom andcourage to do the right thing.

“Someone, help us, please,” Miriam whispered. An eagle screeched, more voices shouted, and something grabbed her left arm. Wanting to scream, she jerked herself free from whatever — or whoever had touched her. In 1807, eleven year-old Miriam must face her greatest fears. She and her twin brother, Moses, take a surprise trip up the Columbia River with her family and friends. What is supposed to be a peaceful time of trading turns into a series of events filled with heart-thumping danger. When evil people kidnap her new friend, Miriam must act. She is willing to pay any price to help set her friend free.