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Description
This book portrays people involved in the fur trade and brings to life the sights, smells, and drama taking place along the shores of Lake Michigan and at Fort Mackinac in the late 1700s.
Quick Summary
Step back in time to the late 1700s along the shores of Lake Michigan, where the fur trade bursts to life with vivid details that make history feel like an action-packed adventure. Readers will be hooked on the sensory details, from the smoky forts to the intense negotiations between traders and Native Americans, making them feel like they're right in the middle of the action. If your kid loves historical fiction like the "I Survived" series or Gary Paulsen's wilderness stories, they'll be completely drawn into this tale of frontier life. Ideal for middle graders in grades 4-7 who want their history with heart-pounding excitement.