Stenhouse, Ted. A dirty deed.STENHOUSE, Ted. A dirty deed deed, in law, written document that is signed and delivered by which one person conveys land or other realty (see property) to another. A deed may assure the extent of the conveying party's ownership or, if the party is uncertain of the precise extent, he issues a . (Sequel to Across the Steel River.) Kids Can Press. 186p. c2003. 1-55337-361-8. $6.95. J In the small prairie prairie Level or rolling grassland, especially that found in central North America. Decreasing amounts of rainfall, from 40 in. (100 cm) at the forested eastern edge to less than 12 in. town of Grayson in 1952, the lines of society and power cut deep. Rich whites are more important than poor whites, and poor whites are just one small step above the lowest-of-the-low, Indians. Will and Arthur, longtime long·time adj. Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit. longtime Adjective friends who are more like brothers, hate this with a passion. Powerless to do anything about the anti-Indian sentiments, the boys just continue their friendship and resist the frowns of those who disapprove dis·ap·prove v. dis·ap·proved, dis·ap·prov·ing, dis·ap·proves v.tr. 1. To have an unfavorable opinion of; condemn. 2. To refuse to approve; reject. v.intr. . Then, one day, they see something that forces them to act. A young Indian boy is being hunted like an animal by old man Howe and his cronies. The boy has something and is able to hide it before the men get to him. When Will and Arthur decide to retrieve the boy's stash stash Drug slang noun A place where illicit drugs are hidden , they are drawn into a conflict with the most powerful man in town. Soon, they uncover a series of dark, dirty secrets. Doing what's right just may be the hardest thing these boys have ever done. This story admirably ad·mi·ra·ble adj. Deserving admiration. ad  mi·ra·ble·ness n.ad wrestles with themes of race and violence; the ending is satisfying, although it is not particularly happy. Place and time are vividly drawn in this historical novel; while the story is fiction, Stenhouse demonstrates a keen understanding of the setting. Readers will be drawn into this boyhood adventure of right, wrong, responsibility, and shame. Heidi Hauser Green, Pittsburgh, PA J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. |
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