About the book
\"Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish.\" —The Dallas Morning News
Saxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people—Saxso’s people—by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their homes, Saxso’s village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso’s mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it’s up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home . . . before it’s too late.
\"Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this. The narrative itself is thrilling.\" —Booklist, starred review
\"A heartbreaking but exciting story.\" —School Library Journal, starred review
Winner of the Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction Award
An SLJ Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age
Editions of The Winter People
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803726949
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142402290
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525629092
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525629108
Read an Excerpt
\"Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish.\" —The Dallas Morning News
Saxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people—Saxso’s people—by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their homes, Saxso’s village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso’s mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it’s up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home . . . before it’s too late.
\"Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this. The narrative itself is thrilling.\" —Booklist, starred review
\"A heartbreaking but exciting story.\" —School Library Journal, starred review
Winner of the Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction Award
An SLJ Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Winter People about?
\"Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish.\" —The Dallas Morning News
Saxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people—Saxso’s people—by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their homes, Saxso’s village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso’s mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it’s up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home . . . before it’s too late.
\"Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this. The narrative itself is thrilling.\" —Booklist, starred review
\"A heartbreaking but exciting story.\" —School Library Journal, starred review
Winner of the Disney Adventures Best Historical Fiction Award
An SLJ Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Winter People?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Winter People?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803726949
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Winter People?
Joseph Bruchac
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Winter People is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803726949) and paperback(ISBN 9780142402290) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525629092) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525629108)
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