Books like Flaming arrows by William O. Steele
When Chad and his family flee to a secluded fort in the Tennessee wilderness, they hope for safety from a Chickamauga Indian attack. However, the arrival of a white renegade who has allied himself with the tribe introduces new tensions. Together, the family must navigate the complexities of frontier life, prejudice, and loyalty amid a backdrop of Cherokee and Chickamauga relations.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: William O. Steele
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