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In 1840, on the rural edges of Michigan, seventeen‑year‑old Libby lives a quiet life with her family. The peace of frontier life is shattered when an expelled band of Potawatomi Indians arrives seeking refuge. As Libby interacts with the displaced community, she confronts the injustices of forced removal and learns the complexities of cultural identity, friendship, and resistance. The novel offers a poignant look at the human consequences of westward expansion and the resilience of those uprooted from their homeland.
First publish date: January 10, 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gloria Whelan
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