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Pop reveals to Cal that he is a Creek Indian, making Cal part of the same tribe. In response, Pop sends Cal to the Challagi School, a government boarding institution for Native Americans in Oklahoma. There, the other Creek boys quickly assume the role of mentors, helping Cal navigate the challenges of life in a new school environment.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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