Author Greg Pattridge posted a review of Stone Man and the Trail of Tears on his blog: Always in the Middle. https://gpattridge.com/2019/10/06/stone-man-and-the-trail-of-tears/
A fast paced story sure to please historical fiction fans.
It’s a dangerous journey for Tsatsi and his sister. At the young age of twelve he has to become the leader and find safety, even though the rest of his family is gone. The two are almost always wet, cold, and hungry.
First person narration is the perfect point of view for the story. Each chapter ends with an enticing surprise or cliffhanger, which in turn keep the pages turning. Renegades, the Calvary, or sickness will for sure spell their doom, unless they can put their trust with the Stone Man.
The fourteen chapters are further divided into titled subsections, making this a good selection for a read aloud. Historical notes about the Trail of Tears are included in the back along with a glossary of words—both ones used in English and Cherokee.
An important story to tell and yes, good people do make life worthwhile.
C. T. Suddeth 
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