Product Description
by Robert Wall (Illustrator), Patricia Wall (Author)
Follow the Timber Beasts into the forests of the Pacific Northwest in the 1890's. Learn how a boy and his family struggle and survive their harsh environment with help from the natives who befriend them. Experience, with Jamie, the roars of the bull whacker, the whine of the saws, and the yells of 'Timber' as the mighty cedars and firs are felled. And, hear the stories told by the loggers. Discover how Jamie gains confidence and courage and earns trust and a coveted gift.
Author Biography
Patricia Wall is a children's author and teacher with an interest in historical fiction for young readers. Her grandparents came to the state of Washington in the late 1890's and lived through some of the same experiences that are portrayed in the book. This is the first in a series of books about the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest; each book will be told through the eyes of a different family member. She is also the author of the YA title, Beautiful Baby. The book's illustrator is Robert Wall, husband of the author.
