First published 2004
Nine-year-old Omakayas and her Ojibwe family live a traditional life on their island in Lake Superior. But their peaceful routines are shattered when mysterious, desperate visitors arrive with news that the white "chimookomanag" want them to move west. Omakayas realizes her beloved home and way of life are under threat. As her family grapples with this upheaval, Omakayas must find the strength to protect what matters most.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, native-americans, 19th-century, native-american
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Region Superior, Lake
Period: 19th century
256 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins