HUNGRY YEAR - Tapa blanda

"A fast-paced adventure set in the Canadian wilderness in 1787. The story flows swiftly...the tale is reminiscent of the "Little House" books and will hook readers with its life-on-frontier theme. The conclusion is satisfying and will leave readers asking for another installment of her adventures."

"This story of remarkable resilience, based on a compilation of true events and family legend, introduces children to a little-known segment of Canadian and American history that demonstrates the courage, resourcefulness, and stubbornness that have made both nations great."

This story of remarkable resilience, based on a compilation of true events and family legend, introduces children to a little-known segment of Canadian and American history that demonstrates the courage, resourcefulness, and stubbornness that have made both nations great. Booklist A fast-paced adventure set in the Canadian wilderness in 1787. The story flows swiftly...the tale is reminiscent of the "Little House" books and will hook readers with its life-on-frontier theme. The conclusion is satisfying and will leave readers asking for another installment of her adventures. - School Library Journal

"This story of remarkable resilience, based on a compilation of true events and family legend, introduces children to a little-known segment of Canadian and American history that demonstrates the courage, resourcefulness, and stubbornness that have made both nations great."
-- "Booklist"

"A fast-paced adventure set in the Canadian wilderness in 1787. The story flows swiftly...the tale is reminiscent of the "Little House" books and will hook readers with its life-on-frontier theme. The conclusion is satisfying and will leave readers asking for another installment of her adventures."
-- "School Library Journal"
"This story of remarkable resilience, based on a compilation of true events and family legend, introduces children to a little-known segment of Canadian and American history that demonstrates the courage, resourcefulness, and stubbornness that have made both nations great."
-- "Booklist"

"A fast-paced adventure set in the Canadian wilderness in 1787. The story flows swiftly...the tale is reminiscent of the "Little House" books and will hook readers with its life-on-frontier theme. The conclusion is satisfying and will leave readers asking for another installment of her adventures."
-- "School Library Journal"
"This story of remarkable resilience, based on a compilation of true events and family legend, introduces children to a little-known segment of Canadian and American history that demonstrates the courage, resourcefulness, and stubbornness that have made both nations great."
-- Booklist

"A fast-paced adventure set in the Canadian wilderness in 1787. The story flows swiftly...the tale is reminiscent of the "Little House" books and will hook readers with its life-on-frontier theme. The conclusion is satisfying and will leave readers asking for another installment of her adventures."
-- School Library Journal

After her mother dies and her family flees to Canada, twelve-year-old Kate must find a way to feed herself and her two younger brothers when her father disappears while hunting for food during the harsh Canadian winter.