Spunky, funny Coca Joe Stratmore knows the safest place to be is away from the house and in the Montana badlands with her only real family, her loyal collie, Chief.
When Chief goes missing, Coca Joe embarks on a dangerous search. Her drive to find her beloved Chief attracts unexpected help from hobos and a band of Lakota Indians. They find more than anyone bargained for.
Layer by layer, her search uncovers secrets about her family, while the intriguing residents of The Boarding House reveal secrets buried deep inside Coca Joe herself.
What if everything Coca Joe thinks she knows about herself is a lie?
This touching tale, told through the eyes of young Coca Joe, presents a uniquely positive portrayal of multiple personalities. Unlike any book you’ve ever read, I Call Myself Coca Joe is the first in a compelling series, exploring the themes of truth, redemption, loyalty, and hope.
Courageous, witty Coca Joe Stratmore and her loyal collie, Chief, barely escaped from the pack of teen boys preying on innocent girls. Now, she just wants to stay alive with those she loves.
Everybody else wants Coca Joe. Boogieman, the leader of the teens, wants to kill her. An even more dangerous enemy is willing to start a war over her. Her adoptive family in Hell Creek wants her back, no matter the cost. Coca Joe’s Indian family wants to keep her on the Rez where she’s loved and safe. Even the mysterious residents of The Boarding House want something: to keep her safe; and to stay hidden. Especially from her.
But Coca Joe has a will of her own, and is as hard to pin down as ever. What if everything Coca Joe wants puts her—and those she loves most—in harm’s way?
This moving tale, told through the eyes of young Coca Joe and the Boarding House residents, presents a uniquely positive portrayal of multiple personalities. I Call Myself Sister of the Wind is the second book in a fascinating series exploring the themes of truth, redemption, loyalty, and hope.
Escape! Escape! Eastern Montana teen Coca Joe Stratmore has had the need to escape. Now she faces her most frightening opponent, the enemy inside herself. This is her hardest journey yet--to find the courage and stamina to set herself free.
Coca Joe's supportive family on the Reservation know she must discover the answer deep within. There is the prophecy from ancient Chief Matahota, “Follow me to the baby. Follow me home.” Will it come to have meaning?
What if everything Coca Joe learns about herself cannot be healed?
This healing tale told through the eyes of young Coca Joe and The Boarding House residents, presents a positive portrayal of multiple personalities. I Call Myself Warrior is the final book in a fascinating series of palatable hope, unfailing loyalty, exquisite truths, and the light of redemption.
After authoring two books, Arrow continued her singing and songwriting tradition. Her ReadSings mix readings from the Coca Joe stories with original songs. She’s entertained professional groups, private gatherings, and public audiences in venues as diverse as open-air concert halls, churches and cafes, and beautiful backyards.
