
Written by Joan W Blos
A young man discovers his strength in the untamed Michigan wilderness of the 1800s.
Shem, a teenager navigating the rugged Michigan wilderness of the 1800s, embarks on a transformative journey to manhood. Guided by an enigmatic old Indian woman, he faces the harsh realities and hidden wonders of frontier life. Through journal entries and letters, Shem's story reveals the challenges and triumphs of early nineteenth-century survival. Will he find his place in this unforgiving land, or will the wilderness claim him? Discover the secrets and struggles that shape his path in this captivating historical tale.
In this brand-new repackaging of the companion to Joan W. Blos’s Newbery-winning book of A Gathering of Days, Blos weaves another adventurous tale set against the backdrop of the Michigan wilderness in the 1800’s.
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