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also available: Paperback
category: Children's Fiction
published: Apr 2014
ISBN:9781553803331
publisher: Ronsdale Press

White Oneida, The

by Jean Rae Baxter

tagged: native canadian, colonial & revolutionary periods, pre-confederation (to 1867)
Description

In her fourth historical novel dealing with British North America and the American Revolution, Jean Rae Baxter focuses on Broken Trail, a young boy who was born white but captured and adopted by the Oneida people. The great Mohawk leader Thayendanegea - known to Euro-Canadians as Joseph Brant - has chosen Broken Trail to assist him in the daunting task of uniting all the tribes and nations with the goal of establishing a country of their own. In preparation, Broken Trail must attend a Christian boarding school for native youth, where he soon finds that he has to gain the trust of young men from many different tribes whose ancient enmities lie barely concealed beneath the surface. With the help of Yellowbird, the only woman student, he discovers that the school - racist in the extreme - is a place of secrets where appearances can be deceiving and loyalty is sometimes proven in unexpected ways. As a first step, Brant sends Broken Trail on a long journey to meet with Tecumseh, the young Shawnee leader, to begin the work of union. In this tale of intrigue and adventure, Baxter once again demonstrates her ability to convert the past into living history.

About the Author

Jean Rae Baxter

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
10 to 15
Grade:
5 to 10

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