Joe Henry's Journey by Marcia Melton
Joe Henry’s Journey, a historical novel for young readers by Marcia Melton, follows eleven-year-old Joe Henry Grummond and his father as they leave Civil War-torn Kentucky in 1862, seeking fortune in Montana’s gold fields. Their steamboat journey up the Missouri River to Fort Benton sets the stage for a thrilling yet perilous adventure. In the untamed Bannack gold camp, Joe encounters ambushes, robbers, claim jumpers, and lawless towns, where survival demands grit and hard work. Along the way, he befriends a kindred spirit, meets a captivating girl, and learns life lessons beyond gold panning—grappling with the clash between law, vigilantism, and justice. Through Joe’s eyes, this vivid tale weaves historical accuracy with gripping adventure, captivating young readers.
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“Joe Henry sweeps us along the rushing Missouri into the life and challenges faced by many pioneers who left their war-ravaged homes during the Civil War and staked their lives to make their fortunes in their quest for gold. This is page turning history!” —Ken Robison, Historian at the Fort Benton Overholser Historical Research Center and author of Montana Territory and the Civil War
“Like the best stories, Joe Henry’s Journey is simple, honest, and truer than true.”
Readers of all ages will find Joe Henry’s Journey a story to cherish.
A sure reading for middle grades as well as adults.
Portrayed from the perspective of a youngster, it paints a completely different mind picture than the ordinary historical yarn. And a more entertaining one to boot.
Join Joe Henry as he adapts to making his living from the gold-rich streams and learns to survive among men whose thirst for gold is the first motive of their lives.
A wonderfully written coming of age story that deftly captures the danger, the joy, and the beauty of exploring the gold fields of Montana during a turbulent period in U.S. history.
Editions:
2014 electronic ISBN: 978-1-937849-21-4
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2014 Paperback 170 pages ISBN: 978-1-937849-20-7
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