Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz

Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz

It is 1759. Jean-Paul, a young boy, and his family must leave their homes, taking only what they can carry. They are Acadian--French citizens who emigrated to Canada in search of a better life. But now the British are forcing them to leave.
Jean-Paul recounts his family's plight, from their expulsion from Canada and forced labor in Georgia to the hardships they overcome to build a new home. They settle in the lush bayous of Louisiana, where the once-persecuted Acadians and their descendants establish the first Cajun settlements.
Jean-Paul Hï¿1/2bert Was There is a glimpse into Cajun history through the eyes of a young boy and is presented in English and in Cajun French. It is a delightful instrument designed to teach youngsters about their Cajun heritage and native French language.
Sheila Hï¿1/2bert-Collins, a native of Abbeville, Louisiana, has a passion for children's literature and enormous pride in her Cajun heritage. She is listed on the Louisiana State Artist Roster as an author and Cajun storyteller and often makes appearances in schools throughout the state. Her other books include Blanchette et les Sept Petits Cajuns: A Cajun Snow White, 'T Pousette et 'T Poulette: A Cajun Hansel and Gretel, Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, Jolie Blonde and the Three Hï¿1/2berts: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, Les Trois Cochons, and Petite Rouge: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, all published by Pelican.
John Bergeron is an artist and author who lives in Abbeville, Louisiana. He has a B.A. in commercial art and hopes to help preserve the Cajun heritage through his paintings