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In 1759, as the British army surrounds the city, Geneviève and her brother, Chegual, fight to keep safe when it appears that France has abandoned the City of Québec.
Quick Summary
Step into the shoes of Geneviève, a young girl trapped inside the walled city of Québec in 1759 as British soldiers close in and France appears to have abandoned its colony. Kids will race through the pages as Geneviève and her brother Chegual make desperate choices to stay alive, experiencing the tension of real historical events through a peer protagonist whose courage and love for her family shine brightest when everything falls apart. If your kid loves the heart-wrenching historical survival stories of "The War That Saved My Life" or "Number the Stars," they'll be captivated by this gripping tale of two siblings navigating war. This book is perfect for kids in grades 5 through 7, or ages 10 to 12, who enjoy historical fiction with real heart.