Books published by publisher Stoneydale Pr Pub Co

Longtime Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitter Ron Mills recollects a life spent in Montana's wild country over the past 75 years on Montana's Rocky Mountain Front. This books covers Mills' life from his days spent as a youth growing up on the RMF and its 18 chapters take the reader through his life spent in that wild setting. With often humorous stories about the people he worked with and packed into the Scapegoat and Bob Marshall Wilderness areas, the book also chronicles his years of shoeing and breaking horses, working on cattle ranches in the off season and raising a family and starting a business when money was short.

This historical novel aimed at young adults tells the story of famed Salish Chief Charlo when he was a boy growing into his position of leadership with the Salish Nation in what is now western Montana. Written by long-time Montana educator Donna Maddux, who now lives in Olney, the book includes 24 chapters that take Charlo -- whose given name was Little Claw of the Grizzly Bear -- from his days as a boy, through the excruciating struggles of leadership he faced when the Salish were forced out of their homeland in the Bitterroot Valley and moved to the Jocko Reservation. During that time Chief Charlo earned lasting fame as a leader who pursued a path of nonviolence in the face of hard-line policies forced upon his people by the U.S. government. His story in "My Friend, Little Claw" is told through the eyes of a companion, a younger boy adopted into the Salish tribe and known as He Who Sleeps With Bears. Issued in 6x9-inch softcover format.

From the Author of Huck's Ten Point Buck, this is the second book, and introduces Huck's sister, Clair. Like most little sisters, Clair thinks she can do anything her big brother can do. She follows him, and begs him to play every day. But has no time for Clair because he is a serious hunter.Then one day Clair decides she will hunt too. Follow Huck and Clair into the woods, and find out what happens in the "Big Bear Hunt."

This is a story about a little toad named Zippy and his best toad friend named Bumpy. They have a few frightening adventures in Mrs. Holmes' classroom and at her home during summer vacation. They also have some fun times with her grandchildren and Hobbs...her cat. Patty's illustrations are colorful and very interesting. This is Patty's third book about the little toads in her reading room. Hope you enjoy this book as much as she did creating it. Issued in 8.5 x 11-inch hardcover format.

This is a true story about a little desert toad that comes to Montana to live. The adventure to get to Montana is quite exciting. The little toad has an interesting life in Patty's classroom and you will have to read the story to find out what happens to the little toad. This book is the first in a trilogy about Zippy, the little toady, written and illustrated by Mrs. Holmes of Hamilton, Montana.

Naughty Nello and the Sleds is the second story of a series. In this story, Naughty Nello learns a lesson about "borrowing and stealing". Once again, Naughty Nello gets in trouble, but in this incident his decision results in tough consequences not only for himself but also for his brothers, good friend, and a boy outside of Goosetown. Papa and Mama are very upset with Naughty Nello and try to teach him to think before he acts. This is a story of immigrant families who work and hope for a better future for their children. It is a story of personal struggles, family ties, community, and love. The values taught are relevant to all children and a reminder of the rich heritage our ancestors gave us.