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Delbert's Weir (Gardner Sibling Trilogy) Kindle Edition

by Carmen Peone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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In a time when the west was still untamed, sixteen-year-old Delbert Gardner leads two friends into the backcountry for a three day adventure. Little did they know three days of hunting and fishing would turn into eight days of near starvation, injury and illness. When hope of returning home seems out of reach, Delbert recalls watching his Native American friend and mentor construct a fishing weir and sets out to build one himself. To him, it is the only way out.
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    190 pages
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    April 27, 2016
  6. File size
    667 KB
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★★★★★ It is a fascinating story of three young boys who seek their "coming of age" by surviving in the wilderness using only their survival skills taught by their parents and elders. ~Reader Review
★★★★★ A fun, inspiring read for all ages, especially early teens. ~Janet Bly, award-winning author
★★★★★ Peone's colorful prose captures the wild beauty of Washington state in the 1870s. I loved how she deftly wove the description of the landscape into the story to create such a vivid setting for the characters. ~Reader Review

About the Author

Carmen Peone has lived in Northeast Washington and on the Colville Confederated Reservation since 1988. She had worked with a Tribal Elder, Marguerite Ensminger, and other community elders and family learning the Arrow Lakes Language and various cultural traditions and legends. She lives with her husband who is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EXLG8VQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Painted Hill Publishing; 1st edition (April 27, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 27, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 667 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Carmen Peone is an award-winning author who loves to write inspirational stories of hope, healing, & horses that lead to happily ever after.

She is one of the few authors who has not always dreamed of writing. It found her. Spupaleena, Carmen’s character in the True to Heart Trilogy hounded her until she told her story. Carmen soon learned how much she loved writing and creating stories with strong female characters.

Besides Carmen’s infinite love for her Dingo Daisy Mae, may she now rest in peace, she loves horses. They brighten dark days, get creative juices flowing when in a slump, and put smiles on the faces of those who visit with them. You can see Buck and Cash on the covers of the True to Heart Trilogy.

You are invited to subscribe to Carmen’s blog and learn about various cultural traditions and life on the reservation as well as Incredible Western Women and fellow author’s new releases. When you sign up for Connect with Carmen, you can receive 3 free gifts as a thank you: Gentling the Cowboy, a contemporary western romance novella; A Horse Lover’s Manifesto; and a contemporary western romance short story, Arami’s Hope.

Carmen is represented by Linda S. Glaz Literary Agency.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Bruce Gould
5.0 out of 5 stars A great adventure story for young and old to enjoy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
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Delbert's Weir is highly recommended, not just for young adults but for all adults. It is a fascinating story of three young boys who seek their "coming of age" by surviving in the wilderness using only their survival skills taught by their parents and elders. They do not have an easy time of it, finding enough food is difficult, trapping fish is not easy, snaring small game becomes a problem and, on top of all this, one of the boys is attacked by wasps and all the boy's horses run off. None the less, these three young boys show their skills and maturity as they manage not only to survive and but to thrive in the wilderness with no help from elders or seniors of their tribe. It is a fascinating story which I highly recommend for all those readers who like adventure stories and success stories of high drama. As I wrote, it is not just for young adults but it is also for young adults and older adults, male and female, all of whom will greatly enjoy Delbert's Weir by Carmen Peone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and educational
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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At times poignant, at times humorous in that way boys can be, this story of Delbert’s milestone is an educational story for all times, for all boys, moms, and dads. Overcoming a sense of insecurity and lack of confidence are issues for all children. Delbert's adventure with his friends helps him find success, fellowship with friends, and approval from his elders. Author Carmen Peone has an extraordinary talent for writing nuanced adolescent characters. Her ability to portray the historical Indian cultural and social similarities or differences to all children coming of age, makes Carmen’s stories important reading for children and young adults. I buy Carmen’s books for my grandchildren but I always read them first.
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Betsy Randolph
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
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Delbert’s Weir is the first of Carmen Peone’s books I’ve read. This is a great middle grade/YA book introducing Washington state’s fauna and flora to readers while Peone weaves Delbert’s tale. Feel Delbert’s frustration, doubt, and fear as he and his two friends go off on their first real adventure in the wilderness in “Delbert’s Weir.”
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J. Fifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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Readers of Delbert's Weir will enjoy the journey they take with the main character as he struggles to prove himself in this historical fiction novel. The author's knowledge of Native American culture helps her paint a vivid picture of the setting, placing the reader right in the action. The supporting characters are realistic and add to the depth of the story. The plot carries many exciting twists that keeps the reader intrigued. The book delves into the insecurities of youth....insecurities that are very relatable to youth today. As Delbert navigates his way through this adventure, we watch as he transforms as a person. Delbert's Weir is both entertaining and engaging. I would highly recommend this book to readers of all ages.
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Paty Jager
4.0 out of 5 stars Coming of Age Story
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2016
Delbert's Weir is set in 1967. Three boys set out on an adventure to survive in the wilds by themselves. They have been taught survival skills by their friends from the Arrow Lakes tribe. The three teenage boys arrive at their destination to discover they hadn't packed all their supplies. They are friends, yet, like most teenagers they have their differences. During their eight days of trying to survive, they not only understand better what they have been taught, but also, about one another. Ms. Peone has penned a wonderful coming of age tale with Native American stories and skills.
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lmereader
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting YA Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2016
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Carmen Peone’s YA adventure story about Delbert and his two friends captured me from its first pages. It’s a tale of friendship, and the harrowing experiences the boys find themselves caught in during a wilderness backpacking trip help solidify their relationships as they learn to count on one another for survival. Peone’s colorful prose captures the wild beauty of Washington state in the 1870s. I loved how she deftly wove the description of the landscape into the story to create such a vivid setting for the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and think readers of all ages would agree.
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Roni McFadden
5.0 out of 5 stars Delbert's Weir a book for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2016
Review of "Delbert's Weir", written by Carmen Peone, by Roni McFadden

I found this book very entertaining as well as extremely educational. The author's knowledge of the Native American way of doing things shines through in this story over and over again. It was obvious that the author researched and has a close connection with the "old ways". I found it a fascinating read.

Ms. Peone also has a talent for drawing pictures with her words allowing the reader to "see" what Delbert was doing and why. Delbert and his two friends are in the wilderness alone and as things don't turn out as planned, they must invent and improvise if they are to survive.

Here is an example of her descriptive writing. I just loved this paragraph as Delbert is desperate to get a fire started:
"With blood trickling, he picked up the flint rock and attempted a third strike. This time sparks ignited and a small stream of smoke wove its way around moss and pine needles. Hope swirled around his muscles as they began to relax. A small flame poked its head out, hungry, begging for more fuel." "He hunkered down, leaned closer and blew a whisper of air, just enough to breathe life into the tiny orange flicker."

Even though it is written for Young Adults, I found it suitable for older folks as well, and would recommend it to anyone with a sense of adventure who loves to understand how things were done 150 years ago. I give this book 5 stars!

Roni McFadden-Author
"Josephine~ A Tale of Hope and Happy Endings"
"The Longest Trail"
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