First published 2016
A violent storm drives Hal and his Brotherband crew far from familiar waters. They wash ashore in lands so distant that Hal's maps offer no guidance. The territory seems empty, yet the Herons sense hidden watchers in the wilderness. When a massive bear charges two local children, the crew intervenes and saves them. This act of courage wins them allies among the Mawagansett people, who emerge from concealment to offer friendship. But peace proves fragile. The Ghostfaces, a savage tribe known for their shaved heads and white war paint, prepare to strike again. Ten years have passed since their last devastating raid on the Mawagansett village. Now they return with plans for fresh pillage and destruction. Hal and his young warriors must master unfamiliar terrain and face an enemy whose brutal methods they have never encountered. The Herons stand with their new friends against approaching violence.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Mawagansett, Wilderness
Period: 10 Years Ago
400 pages · Hardcover · Viking Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: violence