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Set in the early 1700s on the shores of Lake Superior, "Trouble at Fort Lapointe" follows twelve‑year‑old Suzette, an Ojibwa‑French girl. When her father is accused of stealing during a fur‑trapping contest, Suzette must rely on her bilingual knowledge and cultural understanding to identify the true culprit and protect her family.
The story blends historical detail with a engaging mystery, offering young readers insight into Ojibwa traditions, French colonial life, and the fur‑trade era.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Kathleen Ernst
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