Joseph Bruchac. Is it possible to be peaceful during a time of war? A young Quaker lad during the Revolutionary War is about to find out. A group of Indians shows up at a Quaker meeting. What will happen? Told … Read More
Jean Craighead George. A New York City boy determines to face the wilderness alone, and survive. Along the way, he finds both human and animal friends and learns a little about himself.
Farley Mowat. When Awasin and Jamie’s canoe is destroyed by the rapids, they must face the wilderness with no food and no hope of rescue. To survive, they build an igloo, battle a grizzly bear, track several wolves, and slaughter … Read More
Carol Ryrie Brink. The life of an adventurous girl growing up on the frontier. Based on true events. Proofreaders’ note: There are some bywords in this story. Treat as per your policy.
Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier, and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. Together, the … Read More
Wilson Rawls. A heart touching tale of a boy, his two hunting dogs, and their adventures, love, and friendship. Proofreaders’ note: Beware of some swear words and a thread of heroism.