Lost at Windy River

Written by Trina Rathgeber · Illustrated by Alina Pete · Colored by Jillian Dolan

A young girl battles nature's fury to survive alone in the frozen wilderness.

4.2 Goodreads · 239 ratings

96 pages· 7,498 words· Est. 1 hour read· GN700L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse is lost in a snowstorm in northern Canada. With no supplies, she must survive nine days in the harsh barrens. Facing freezing temperatures, wild animals, and snow blindness, Ilse relies on her Indigenous heritage and wilderness skills to find her way home. Can she endure the unforgiving landscape and defy the odds? This gripping tale of survival and resilience is a testament to courage and the power of ancestral knowledge.

From the publisher

★”Colorful illustrations in classic comic-book style help readers explore the challenging landscape. An excellent choice for a book report and good addition to a children’s nonfiction collection.” – School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review It takes courage and bravery to survive in the barrens. In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse Schweder got lost in a snowstorm while checking her family’s trapline in northern Canada. This is the harrowing story of how a young Indigenous girl defies the odds and endures nine days alone in the unforgiving barrens. Ilse faces many challenges, including freezing temperatures, wild animals, snow blindness and frostbite. With no food or supplies, she relies on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge passed down from her family. Ilse uses her connection to the land and animals, wilderness skills and resilience to find her way home. This powerful tale of survival is written by Ilse Schweder’s granddaughter.

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