First published 2008
When Omakayas and her Ojibwe family are forced to flee their land, they embark on a perilous river voyage, facing unexpected dangers and enemies that push them to the brink. Amid the uncertainty, Omakayas draws strength from the land and spirits around her, discovering the resilience to endure no matter where she calls home.
Genres: survival, american-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century, native-american
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Region Superior, Lake
Period: 19th Century
195 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins