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In "Brothers of the Heart," a 14‑year‑old boy named Shem is thrust into the Michigan wilderness, where he must live alone for six months. A dying Ottawa Indian woman becomes his unlikely guide, teaching him to navigate the harsh environment and to grow personally. Through the hardships of isolated survival, Shem learns resilience and self‑reliance. When he finally returns, he confronts the challenges of living as a cripple in a frontier village, grounded now in the wisdom and strength imparted by the woman who helped him mature.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Joan W. Blos
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