The Winter People

By Joseph Bruchac

A young boy must rescue his family from enemy captors during a brutal war.

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176 pages

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In 1759, Saxso's village is destroyed by British forces, leaving his mother and sisters captured. Alone and determined, fourteen-year-old Saxso embarks on a perilous quest to rescue them. As war rages, he must navigate treacherous terrain and outsmart the enemy. Can Saxso save his family before time runs out? This gripping tale of courage and survival will keep you on the edge of your seat.

From the publisher

“Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish.” –The Dallas Morning NewsSaxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people–Saxso’s people–by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their homes, Saxso’s village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso’s mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it’s up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home . . . before it’s too late. “Historical fiction doesn’t get much better than this. The narrative itself is thrilling.” –Booklist, starred review “A heartbreaking but exciting story.” –School Library Journal, starred review Winner of the Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction AwardAn SLJ Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age

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