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In 1852, Omakayas, a 12‑year‑old Ojibwe girl, embarks with her family from the shores of Lake Superior on a harrowing canoe voyage westward along northern Minnesota rivers. Faced with unexpected peril, enemies, and hardships, they struggle to survive while searching for a new home. Throughout the journey, Omakayas learns to draw strength from the land and the spirits around her, discovering that her inner resilience is the one steady compass that carries her through pain and joy.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Louise Erdrich
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