Books like March Toward the Thunder by Joseph Bruchac

A war novel that follows Union private Henry Fleming as he confronts fear and shame after fleeing battle, seeking a symbolic "red badge of courage" and ultimately taking on the role of standard-bearer.

Craig of the Mohicans, a frontier scout turns away from civilization, forming a bond with a Mohican warrior as they escort two sisters across the perilous wilderness of America's frontier.

A young boy's journey to the New World during the early days of Jamestown, Virginia, where he encounters the native Powhatan Indians and Captain John Smith's diplomatic approach to establishing the colony.

Young Samuel, 13, lives in a remote frontier colony and must trek into enemy-held New York City to rescue his kidnapped parents during the early American Revolution.

The Deerslayer: A prequel to James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, focusing on the rapid civilizing of New York and the introduction of the hero, Natty Bumppo, to the frontiersmen of the time.

A group of settlers encounters an old trapper on the prairie in 1805, as they push westward over the Great Plains for new land and opportunities in the United States of America, while the country is still being explored.

In a secluded Welsh valley, three youths are compelled by ancient spirits to relive a mythic love triangle, revealing how legends are born and why they endure beyond mere stories.

Eleven‑year‑old Sonny struggles with his family’s secrets and his sense of belonging in a small New York town.

A young baseball player trades the diamond for a tank crew, as World War II opens the North African theater.

A 1765 Nez Perce mystery in which a wounded, mute stranger’s arrival sparks suspicion in Kaya’s village, leading to an investigative adventure for young readers.

Fourteen‑year‑old Daniel wrestles with loyalty to the Crown in pre‑revolutionary Salem as Tory and patriot tensions split his community.

Set in 1300 AD, People of the Thunder follows the Sky Hand people as they rule the Black Warrior River valley and face upending threats from the rising leader Smoke Shield, while travelers Old White, Trader, and Two Petals navigate espionage, forbidden love, and spiritual traps in the midst of a looming conflict.

A daring group of young Cheyenne men defy encroaching white settlers in 1867 by derailing and raiding a freight train, showcasing bravery and resistance against the expansion of railroads.

Two Mohawk sisters recount their experiences at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, navigating assimilation into white culture while confronting false accusations and personal identity.

In "The Dark Pond," 12‑year‑old Armie discovers that a sinister spirit, rooted in Shawnee legend, hides beneath a forest pond, threatening his boarding‑school campus. A suspenseful tale that blends Native‑American folklore with modern horror.

When the Soviet Union invades its tiny neighbor Finland in November 1939, Marko volunteers to help the war effort. Even though his leg was weakened by polio, he can ski well, and he becomes a messenger on the front line, skiing in white camouflage through the forests at night. The dark forest is terrifying, and so are the odds against the Finns: the Russians have 4 times as many soldiers and 30 times as many planes. They have 3000 tanks, while the Finns have 30. But a tank is no help in the snowy forest--a boy on skis is. And the Russians don't know winter the way the Finns do, or what tough guerrilla warriors the Finns are. Marko teams up with another messenger, Karl. Gradually Marko learns that Karl's whole family was killed by the Russians. And Karl has a secret--he's really Kaari, a girl who joined up to get revenge for her family's deaths.From the Hardcover edition.

During the Civil War, a fifteen‑year‑old Union soldier switches sides to face Native American warriors in the Dakota Territory, testing his biases and discovering true heroism.

Five‑year‑old Ojibwe boy separated from his family enrolls in a Canadian residential school for Indians.

During the Civil War, fourteen‑year‑old Chris of Tennessee learns that the true cost of war lies in intolerance and the strength required to forgive when he discovers his brother may be part of the very Yankees he despises.

Boston Jane follows the adventures of a young woman from Philadelphia who ventures into the untamed Pacific Northwest, facing sea voyages, frontier hardships, and personal growth.

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