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Wolf Brother tells the story of an Apache youth who has received an education from white settlers. Returning to his people, now restricted to a reservation, he confronts the harsh realities of colonial expansion. After an unfortunate encounter with an American Army sergeant, he is forced to take refuge with a notorious renegade band, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and cultural conflict.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jim Kjelgaard
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