First published 2016
Makoons, a young Ojibwe boy, eagerly awaits the birth of his twin sister. As their family prepares for the arrival, they confront the challenges of life on the Great Plains in the 1860s. Makoons must help his parents hunt, gather, and build shelter to survive the harsh winter. When tragedy strikes, Makoons and his loved ones must draw on their resilience and traditions to overcome adversity. At the heart of their journey lies the sacred bond of family and the enduring spirit of the Ojibwe people.
Genres: family, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure, 19th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Setting: Great Plains
Period: 1860s
162 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins