First published 1998
Ben ventures back into the untamed wilderness that once tested his limits. The wild places call to him again, demanding every skill he learned during his first harrowing experience at Hawk's Hill. This time his survival ordeal unfolds differently, but the dangers remain just as real. Animals, weather, and the unforgiving landscape challenge him at every turn. He must rely on his wits and the hard-won knowledge from his previous adventure to stay alive. When Ben finally makes his way back to his family, his return sets unexpected events in motion. The white settlers and the nearby Metis tribe begin to communicate for the first time. His journey bridges two worlds that had remained separate, creating new possibilities for understanding between the communities.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Hawk's Hill, Metis
Period: 19th-century
192 pages · Hardcover · Little Brown & Co