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Set amid the unrest of the French and Indian War in October 1759, the story follows Saxso, a teenage Abenaki who embarks on a courageous journey to recover his captured family from English rangers. As he navigates dangerous terrain and confronts the harsh realities of war, Saxso’s determination and resilience highlight the hardships faced by Indigenous communities during this turbulent period in North American history.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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