Winter People
Winter People
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Winter People

Written by Joseph Bruchac
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8 - 12
Reading age
168
Page count
800L
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Oct 1, 2004
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“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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AmericaCanadaculturehistorywarrace and ethnicitycoming of ageColonial and Revolutionary periods18th century

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780142402290
    Publication Date
    October 1, 2004
    Publisher
    Puffin Books
    Page Count
    168
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2002000338
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    56814347
    Lexile® Level
    800L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    59609
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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