Tragedy and Struggles on the Trail of Tears

PIKEVILLE, N.C. - Oct. 8, 2019 - PRLog -- Set during a tragic time in history, this middle grade book follows Tsatsi as his family flees from U.S. soldiers. In 1838, 18,000 Cherokees were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma, 4000 of them dying on the way. Some were able to evade the forced march known as The Trail of Tears. Tsatsi's fictional family was one of them, and readers will learn about the real dangers Cherokees faced during that time. This gripping adventure will captivate both children and adults even as it teaches. The author's Cherokee heritage enhances his passion when sharing their history at schools and author events.

Driven to Stone Man's trail...
After U.S. soldiers attack twelve-year-old Tsatsi's Cherokee village, his family flees to the Smokey Mountains. Facing storms, flood, and hunger, they're forced to go where Stone Man, a monstrous giant, is rumored to live.
His family seeks shelter in an abandoned village, but soldiers hunt them down. Tsatsi and his sister Sali escape, but Sali falls ill and is kidnapped by Stone Man. Tsatsi gives chase and confronts the giant, only to learn this monster isn't what he seems.
Their journey is a dangerous one. Will Tsatsi find the strength to become a Cherokee warrior? And will they ever find their family?

"I found this story enjoyable, educational, and inspiring. It inspired me to reach out to others and help people in need, even if they're strangers." – The Wood Between the World reviews

"The story starts off at a frantic pace and doesn't let up, sure to pull in readers who normally don't read historical fiction. The ending is perfectly executed." - Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle book reviews

Charles Suddeth loves to tell stories of all sizes and shapes and flavors. He has published picture books, middle readers' books, young adult thrillers, and adult mysteries. Of Cherokee heritage, he draws inspiration from hiking Tom Sawyer State Park and teaches in Louisville, Kentucky. https://ctsuddeth.com/

Stone Man: And the Trail of Tears is available October 8, 2019 online, retail, and for all eBook platforms. Published by Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. Juvenile Fiction: Boys & Men / Legends, Myths, Fables-Native American / Historical-United States-General. Trade paperback $12.95 ISBN 9781939844620, eBook 3.99 ISBN 9781939844637
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