Girl of the Bitterlost
ISBN 1-880440-15-6 Written by Chief Little Summer and Illustrated by Warm Night Rain 220 pages.
This sequel begins where ADVENTURES IN THE BITTERLOST ended. Dan is back in Chicago and it will be four months before he enters the scene again. Just before school starts, the twins – Barley and Cassie, make an extraordinary discovery in the Bitterlost. The remote area is visited by children from another planet and one little girl is left behind. They take her home and their parents accept her as “family”. Indians often do this.
The hilarious times at school produce events you will long remember. Never has anyone seen the likes of Azuza, the strange little girl of the Bitterlost. An automobile accident in Chicago forces the children to suddenly deal with death. The Indian philosophy along with the teachings from the girl of the Bitterlost, present a comforting and understanding view of the transition called death. This is a wholesome book packed with excitement and adventure. If you liked ADVENTURE IN THE BITTERLOST, you will love this sequel. The gang is back together again! As you have already discovered, anything can happen when these kids get together! Another fun book for children of all ages! Teaching the practical and sensible philosophy of life are the lessons intricately interwoven into the pages of this classic. This is one of those rare stories that you will want to read over and over again. This set of Bitterlost Books makes a fine gift for yourself or for that special someone.