Salt A Story of Friendship in a Time of War

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pAnikwa and James, twelve years old in 1812, spend their days fishing, trapping, and exploring together in the forests of the Indiana Territory. To Anikwa and his family, members of the Miami tribe, this land has been home for centuries. As traders, Jamess family has ties to the Miami community as well as to the American soldiers in the fort. Now tensions are risingthe British and American armies prepare to meet at Fort Wayne for a crucial battle, and Native Americans from surrounding tribes gather in Kekionga to protect their homeland. After trading stops and precious commodities, like salt, are withheld, the fort comes under siege, and war ravages the land. James and Anikwa, like everyone around them, must decide where their deepest loyalties lie. Can their familiesand their friendshipsurvive? br In iSalt, iPrintz Honor author Helen Frost offers a compelling look at a difficult time in history.ppA iKirkus Reviewsi Best Book of 2013ppbA Frances Foster Bookbp

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