Joe Henry Grummond traveled with his father from Kentucky to Montana and back again, in Joe Henry’s Journey, in 1862. Now, in 1866, there is nothing left in Kentucky for Joe’s family, which is comprised of Joe, his father, his grandmother, two younger sisters, and John Abel, a disabled orphan who was once Joe’s nemesis. They join a wagon train for the long journey northwest to return to Montana. With many adventures along the way, they meet with old friends and finally establish a home of their own in Montana Territory. Joe Henry returns stronger than ever in this rousing adventure story! Ride along with a brave teenage boy as he experiences friendship, triumph, hardship, and danger in early Montana Territory. Expertly researched, this is a must-read story for all ages! Rachel Phillips, Research Coordinator at the Gallatin History Museum, Bozeman, MT and author of Legendary Locals of Bozeman. --Rachel Phillips, Research Coordinator at the Gallatin History Museum, Bozeman, MT and author of Legendary Locals of Bozeman. History and adventure come to life for readers young and old. Many stories still to be told of all cultures. --Vivian Winter Chaser, Si Cangu Lakota Educator and Storyteller. Joe Henry s Return is a great story for readers who are growing out of children s books, but are not quite ready for YA novels. This is a heartwarming story, and is top notch for readers who are interested in that particular time period. --Josie C. age 13 Marcia Melton has worked with readers of all ages during her career as a teacher and a librarian. As a native Montanan, she has traced the history of her family in Montana back to the 1880s. Her previous books of Montana historical fiction for children are The Boarding House and Joe Henry s Journey. Marcia lives and writes in Montana and Arizona.