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Raven Publishing of Montana


Publisher info

Established in 2001, Raven Publishing, Inc. of Montana is a very small commercial publisher, specializing in True Fiction for children and young adults.

We also consider adult literary fiction similar to the western novel "Absaroka," the Honorable Mention for the Best Regional Fiction for the Independent Publishers IPPY awards in 2006.

True Fiction is character-driven fiction that reflects true-to-life dilemmas, reactions, emotions, and consequences in action-filled stories that capture the readers hearts.

All of our titles are illustrated in the print edition and may be viewed and purchased at our website, www.ravenpublishing.net

See the list below to view the titles that are available as e-books here on Smashwords. More coming.

Where to find Raven Publishing of Montana online

Website: http://www.ravenpublishing.net
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Where to buy in print

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Publisher of



Ride the Jawbone    by Jim Moore
Price: $4.95 USD. 88560 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on May 15, 2011. .
The Jawbone Railroad, so called for the fast talking of Mr. Harlow, who built his dream on other people’s money, plays a vital role in central Montana’s ranch and mining country in 1902 — and in the mystery of a brutal murder. A newly minted lawyer is asked to defend the odious outcast accused of killing a young woman and throwing her body from the train.
The Road Between    by Florence Bell Ore
Price: $0.99 USD. 34120 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on May 9, 2011. .
As a child living on the Alberta prairies during the 1930s and 1940s, Florence Bell traveled between the influence of three cultures: English morals and manners of her family working as missionaries on the Blackfoot Reserve, her Indian neighbors emerging from their tribal past, and the Canadian people striving for independence. Dust, the Great Depression, and World War II added other dimensions.
Danny's Dragon: A Story of Wartime Loss and Recovery    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $4.95 USD. 40240 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on December 2, 2010. .
9-year-old Danny can't believe his father's died in the Iraq war. He blames himself and his horse, Dragon, for his loss. His family, torn apart by grief, is losing their Montana ranch. Danny hates Denver and the large school where an Iraqi is his classmate. At first he wanted to hate his horse, but when Dragon is lost, he only wants him back. Dragon and a wise teacher help heal his broken heart.
Absaroka    by Joan Bochmann
Price: $4.95 USD. 43020 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on November 27, 2010. .
(5.00)
Matt Reed returns from Vietnam to his family's Wyoming ranch only to find it barren of cattle and his father defeated after losing his wife to cancer. Banker Paul Pringle, Matt's long time rival, is foreclosing on the ranch with plans to cash in on its mineral deposits. To save his ranch, Matt must raise a lot of money fast. A lovely neighbor, a Crow Indian, and a wild horse herd help him.
Starlight Comes Home    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $4.95 USD. 51190 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on November 25, 2010. .
Junior high is complicated. 13-year-old Miranda Stevens decides she prefers her equine friends—until Mr. Taylor, who owns the controlling half of Starlight, the country's fastest race horse, takes him to a horse sale without telling her. Or so she thinks. But if he didn't take her horse, who did? Mystery and angst, friendships won and loss, birth, death, heartache and joy test Miranda's courage.
Starlight Shines for Miranda    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $4.95 USD. 41750 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on November 24, 2010. .
Twelve-year-old Miranda Stevens is late for her parents' wedding because of a mishap while riding her beloved black stallion, Starlight. Miranda races Starlight against the clock to raise money for a horse for Margot. When he wins, Mr. Taylor takes him to race in Texas. Starlight refuses to eat and loses weight until Mr. Taylor sends for Miranda to help. Adventure and discovery await her in Texas.
Starlight's Shooting Star    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $4.95 USD. 40020 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on July 26, 2010. .
In this 4th book of the Starlight series, Miranda and her classmates become lost in a cave. Miranda saves Grandpa from being killed by a loco cow, but not before he is injured. Mr. Taylor hires a jockey, expecting Miranda to teach Starlight to accept him. Mom plans to marry Adam, Miranda's worst enemy. Wishing on Shooting Star, Queen's foal, seems to bring amazing answers to Miranda's problems.
A Horse to Remember    by Juliana Hutchings
Price: $4.95 USD. 39820 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on May 18, 2010. .
When 13-year-old Hilary Thompson's family moved to rural Tennessee, she got a job at a nearby horse farm. She met a wild mustang who seemed as lonely and in need of a friend as she was. She talked and read to him and gradually won his trust when no one else could. Authentic teenage angst with a sprinkling of romance adds to the action a of this story written by a 14-year-old horse trainer.
Kendall's Storm    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $0.99 USD. 53930 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on April 26, 2010. .
(5.00)
Ten-year-old Kendall’s life is not only unpredictable; it's a mystery. Why can’t he and Dad live in one place more than a few months? Why the all-night drives, the tucked-away motels, always leaving things behind? What is Dad's job? Kendall only knows two thing for sure: He's afraid of just about everything—and Dad hates cowards. Can a rescued puppy and love from a stranger change his life?
An Inmate's Daughter    by Jan Walker
Price: $4.95 USD. 37480 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on April 15, 2010. .
Jenna's mother forbids her to tell her friends that her dad is in prison. Prison reflects on wives and children. Keeping the fact of prison secret becomes more difficult when the newspaper runs a story about Jenna's "Good Samaritan" rescue at the McNeil Island Corrections Center. She just wants to fit in. As Jenna writes in her journal, children of prisoners are doing time too.
Starlight, Star Bright    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $4.95 USD. 37310 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on March 31, 2010. .
11-year-old Miranda Stevens secretly trains Starlight, the 3-year-old black stallion, whose wounds have healed. Miranda rides him and proves that he is the fastest horse Shady Hills Ranch has ever seen. But she must keep it secret. If his owner, Cash Taylor, finds out, he will never let Miranda buy him. When Starlight throws others who try to ride him, Miranda's hopes rise only to fall again.
The Orange Slipknot    by Jan Young
Price: $4.95 USD. 35930 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on March 21, 2010. .
An innocent prank has serious consequences for twelve-year-old Ben who wants to show his cowboy father and the surly cow boss that he's ready to take more responsibility. Roping a ground squirrel was not the way to do it. Caught in the midst of their conflict, Ben comes to terms with his life. This book accurately portrays an American subculture: ranch life in the Great Basin of the United States.
Fergus: the Soccer-Playing Colt    by Dan Peterson
Price: $4.95 USD. 38940 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on March 12, 2010. .
An acrobatic colt joins his young master and his friend in a soccer game, proving unusual understanding and talent for the game. When his skill gains media attention, Fergus Bobby and Ramon are sent on a tour to promote soccer in the US. All is well until a conniving rodeo stock dealer and his bumbling henchmen abduct the colt. Suspense and humor fill this heart-warming tale of loyalty and love.
Starlight's Courage    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $0.99 USD. 35270 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on March 7, 2010. .
In this sequel to Miranda and Starlight, ten-year-old Miranda Stevens takes it upon herself to rescue the black stallion Starlight, not once, but twice. While competing in a horse show against arch rivals, Christopher's mare, Queen, is attacked by a madman. When no one will believe Miranda that Starlight is in danger, she must find a way to save him on her own.
Miranda and Starlight    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $0.99 USD. 33050 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on January 13, 2010. .
Miranda Stevens thinks that if she had a horse of her own, it wouldn't matter that she has to live with her grandparents and go to a school where she has no friends. She impulsively accepts a dare to ride an unbridled horse in a nearby field. The dire consequence of that action begins a chain of advenures that test her courage, spawns unexpected frinedships, and teach lessons in honesty and trust.
Kyleah's Tree    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $0.99 USD. 40900 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on December 7, 2009. .
Wishing on the sunrise from her treetop refuge, eleven-year-old Kyleah clings to the hope of finding her twin brother and attaining beauty to please the father who abandoned her. When her foster parents bar access to her favorite tree, she runs away with her foster brother, Benjamin. They experience many narrow escapes and breathtaking adventures on their journey from Kansas to Moose Jaw, Canada.


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Smashwords book reviews by Raven Publishing of Montana

  • 600 Hours of Edward on Feb. 01, 2010
    (no rating)
    I could have gone on reading about Edward long after his 600 hours ended. Glued, I ignored all else until I finished--and was sorry it was over, although I think the ending is perfect. Endearing characters, the author's unique voice, and the large-hearted plot still haunt me long after the reading is done. Edward is so real, and I know him so well that he affects my life--in a good way, as do his therapist and his neighbors. 600 Hours of Edward "celebrates life's potential" as John Gardner says that true art should. I highly recommend this book.