White Grizzly

Mary Peace Finley

by

Mary Peace Finley

A coming-of-age adventure novel set in 1845. Mexican-raised Julio Montoya travels the Santa Fe Trail in search of his Anglo grandfather. On his journey, Julio is attacked by a grizzly, treated by a Cheyenne healer, left to die by Texas freebooters, captured by Pawnee, and protected by a powerful spirit.
216 pages.

WINNER OF COLORADO INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS 2001 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD.

BEN FRANKLIN AWARD FINALIST 2001

"Intelligently written, and dappled with rich details of the period, this exciting tale is well suited for young adults....Finley's vivid recreation of the time just prior to the Mexican-American War is irresistible." -Today's Librarian, March 2001