Crossing the Panther's PathA YALSA 2002 Best Book Nominee After braving a blizzard across the wilderness to join his Mohawk mother and Irish father, fifteen-year-old Billy Calder meets the Shawnee chief Tecumseh. Based on a true story, this is rousing historical fiction about young soldiers and the terrible events culminating in the War of 1812. |
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Page 156
... Billy and Shabonee had rejoined Tecumseh and his band of warriors , two scouts arrived at dusk . These were trusted men Billy had seen before . " We have been searching for you , " one said to Tecumseh disconsolately . Billy knew they ...
... Billy and Shabonee had rejoined Tecumseh and his band of warriors , two scouts arrived at dusk . These were trusted men Billy had seen before . " We have been searching for you , " one said to Tecumseh disconsolately . Billy knew they ...
Page 187
... Shabonee and Billy set out for John Kinzie's trading post on the far side of the wide river . A breeze brought the scent of ham curing . Soon they could see the smoke- house along with the bakehouse , the two barns , and the workshops ...
... Shabonee and Billy set out for John Kinzie's trading post on the far side of the wide river . A breeze brought the scent of ham curing . Soon they could see the smoke- house along with the bakehouse , the two barns , and the workshops ...
Page 190
... Billy said . Shabonee and Tecumseh both looked at him as if he'd lost his mind . They had good reason to worry . Billy had never before felt so torn , and the anxiety of the past several days showed on his face . He laughed bitterly ...
... Billy said . Shabonee and Tecumseh both looked at him as if he'd lost his mind . They had good reason to worry . Billy had never before felt so torn , and the anxiety of the past several days showed on his face . He laughed bitterly ...
Contents
Authors Note | 9 |
The Town of Detroit on the Northwest Frontier | 15 |
A Straight Tree Rooted in Two Worlds | 30 |
Copyright | |
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