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The Broken Blade
Overview
In 1800, thirteen-year-old Pierre LaPage dreams of becoming a voyageur and paddling a fur trade canoe. But this is something that older, more experienced men do. However, when Pierre's father has an accident, Pierre signs on with the North West Company so that his family will have money to survive the winter. Life is hard for Pierre as the youngest member of his brigade. Treacherous rapids, blistered hands, aching muscles, and the cruel teasing of the older men make him miserable. But there is no turning back for Pierre, and he must endure the 1,000 mile journey from Montreal to Grand Portage.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780578752310
- ISBN-10: 057875231X
- Publisher: Lake Vermilion Press
- Publish Date: October 2020
- Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds
- Page Count: 174
- Reading Level: Ages 13-18
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