The Broken Blade
In 1800, 13-year-old Pierre La Page never imagined he'd be leaving Montreal to paddle 2,400 miles. It was something older men, like his father, did. But when Pierre's father has an accident, Pierre quits school to become a voyageur for the North West Company, so his family can survive the winter....
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In 1800, 13-year-old Pierre La Page never imagined he'd be leaving Montreal to paddle 2,400 miles. It was something older men, like his father, did. But when Pierre's father has an accident, Pierre quits school to become a voyageur for the North West Company, so his family can survive the winter. It's hard for Pierre as the youngest in the brigade. From the treacherous waters and cruel teasing to his aching and bloodied hands, Pierre is miserable. Still he has no choice but to endure the trip to Grand Portage and back.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780440411840 (044041184X)
Publish date: April 6th 1998
Publisher: Yearling
Pages no: 176
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
Cultural,
Juvenile,
Historical Fiction,
Middle Grade,
19th Century,
Canada
Series: Pierre La Page (#1)
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