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In 1848, while on a wagon train headed for Oregon, fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians and then falls in with a one-armed trapper who teaches him how to live in the wild., In this story set in 1848, a 14-year-old white settler named Francis Tucket is kidnapped by members of the Pawnee tribe as he and his family travel along the Oregon Trail. Rescued by a one-armed trapper named Mr. Grimes, Francis spends a difficult winter surviving in the wilderness and begins to question his place in "civilized" society.
| Size | | Length: | 166 pages | | Height: | 7.5 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Industry Reviews
In a starred review, PW called this western adventure ``a real knock 'em, sock 'em ripsnorter'' with a ``thrill-a-minute plot.'' Ages 10-up. (Dec.)
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