Children of the Longhouse
by Bruchac, Joseph
Trials/TribulationsCanadian ContentTwinsIndigenous PeoplesSiblingsCrown/Lamplighter NomineeNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies
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AR Book Level
5.5
AR Points
5
Word Count
33,289
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
16739 EN
About this book
In a Mohawk village in the late 1400s, eleven-year-old Ohkwa'ri and his twin sister report a planned raid to the elders, drawing the anger of a group of older boys. As the village gathers for the traditional Tekwaarathon lacrosse game, the tension between Ohkwa'ri's belief in peace and the boys' hostility intensifies. The story offers a vivid look at Native American life centuries ago while showing how one young hero tries to protect his community.