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David, a 15‑year‑old student living in Newfoundland, is assigned a school project on the Beothuck Indians. When a new, enigmatic girl named Nancy joins his class, they quickly become friends. As they collaborate, David discovers a startling secret linked to the Beothuck, setting their ordinary lives into motion.
The novel explores themes of friendship, cultural history, and the question of the unknown, all set against the backdrop of Newfoundland’s unique setting.
Readers will follow David and Nancy’s journey as they uncover the mysteries surrounding the Beothuck people.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kevin Major
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