Belle Of Batoche

Belle, an 11-year-old Metisgirl, and Sarah both want the coveted job of church bell ringer. An embroidery contest is held to award the position, and Sarah cheats. Before Belle can expose her, the two are caught up in the advancing forces of General Middleton and his troops as they surround Batoche in the 1885 Riel Rebellion. The church bell disappeared that day and remains missing to this day.is a Metis writer whose great-great-grandmother lived at Batoche, and she and her sons took part in the insurrection. Belle of Batoche is close to Jacqueline's heart as several of her great-great-uncles died in the rebellion. She drew on family history for parts of the story.Guest, Jacqueline is the author of 'Belle Of Batoche', published 2005 under ISBN 9781551432977 and ISBN 1551432978.