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The Winter People

By Joseph Bruchac

By Joseph Bruchac

By Joseph Bruchac
Read by Ben Rameka

By Joseph Bruchac
Read by Ben Rameka

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Oct 21, 2004 | ISBN 9780142402290 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Mar 05, 2019 | 241 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Winter People

    “Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish.” —The Dallas Morning News

    Saxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people—Saxso’s people—by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their homes, Saxso’s village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso’s mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it’s up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home . . . before it’s too late.

    “Historical fiction doesn’t get much better than this. The narrative itself is thrilling.” —Booklist, starred review

    “A heartbreaking but exciting story.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    Winner of the Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction Award
    An SLJ Best Book of the Year
    A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age 

    About The Winter People

    “Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish.” —The Dallas Morning News

    Saxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people—Saxso’s people—by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their homes, Saxso’s village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso’s mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it’s up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home . . . before it’s too late.

    “Historical fiction doesn’t get much better than this. The narrative itself is thrilling.” —Booklist, starred review

    “A heartbreaking but exciting story.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    Winner of the Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction Award
    An SLJ Best Book of the Year
    A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age 

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    About Joseph Bruchac

    Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac

    About Joseph Bruchac

    Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Oct 21, 2004 | 176 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142402290

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 05, 2019 | 241 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525629092
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    Praise

    “Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish.” —The Dallas Morning News

    “Historical fiction doesn’t get much better than this. The narrative itself is thrilling.” —Booklist, starred review

    “A heartbreaking but exciting story.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “An exciting and well-written novel that will appeal to any reader who enjoys a good story.” —VOYA

    Awards

    Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth Title WINNER

    Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction Award WINNER

    IRA Notable Books for a Global Society WINNER

    NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Book WINNER

    New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age WINNER

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