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Canadian Crusoes
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9781761831928
Publisher: Living Book Press
Published: Jul 31 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When cousins Hector and Louis, along with young Catharine Maxwell, wander away from their frontier homes in search of stray cattle, a single moment of distraction turns into a multiyear test of endurance. Lost in the vast wilderness surrounding Rice Lake, these children of Scottish and French settlers must confront the brutal realities of cold, hunger, and isolation. Their survival depends upon their ability to master the secrets of the forest, from harvesting wild rice to evading natural disasters.
Through their trials, the trio discovers that strength is found in more than just physical skill. As they rescue a wounded Mohawk girl named Indiana, their initial prejudices dissolve into a bond of sisterhood and mutual respect. The narrative emphasizes the growth of character through adversity, showing how resourcefulness, steady perseverance, and a deep reverence for the natural world can sustain the human spirit when all hope of rescue seems lost.
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