The Winter People by Joseph Bruchac
"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 AdventuresBest Historical Fiction Award
An SLJ Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780142402290 |
| ISBN 10 | 014240229X |
| Title | The Winter People |
| Author | Joseph Bruchac |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2004-10-21 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Prizes | Winner of Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth Title., Winner of Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction Award., Winner of IRA Notable Books for a Global Society., Winner of NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Book., Winner of New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age. |
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