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When Mack and Jamie MacNeil are kidnapped by the sinister Ben Sparks, a dangerous adventure is set in motion. Forced to travel through the North American wilderness on the eve of the American Revolution, Mack and Jamie's very lives are on the line. As they try to thwart the evil that stalks them, they meet many brave allies, participate in thrilling political intrigue, and even find love. It is a journey that neither Mack nor Jamie would have chosen, but once set upon its path, their lives will be changed forever. Be sure to read the first book in The Circle of Silver Chronicles , A Circle of Silver , for more tales of the MacNeils' adventures in the New World.
246 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2000
About the author
Maxine Trottier
57 books31 followersMaxine Trottier is the award-winning writer of numerous books for young people, including Claire's Gift (winner of the Mr. Christie's Book Award), Laura: A Childhood Tale of Laura Secord, the Circle of Silver Chronicles, and The Tiny Kite of Eddy Wing (winner of the CLA Book of the Year Award).
A former teacher and an avid sailor, Maxine has long been fascinated by history. She is now an associate member of La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan, whose purpose is "to honour the memory of these courageous people." While researching Alone in an Untamed Land, Maxine discovered that she herself is directly descended from a fille du roi.
Maxine lives in the small outport of Newman's Cove in Newfoundland, with her husband William and their Yorkie Moon.
A former teacher and an avid sailor, Maxine has long been fascinated by history. She is now an associate member of La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan, whose purpose is "to honour the memory of these courageous people." While researching Alone in an Untamed Land, Maxine discovered that she herself is directly descended from a fille du roi.
Maxine lives in the small outport of Newman's Cove in Newfoundland, with her husband William and their Yorkie Moon.
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January 23, 2020
This is still just as cute as I remember it being as a kid.
Still love the characters Jamie, Mack, John, Samuel, Elias, Mary Laddle, Thomas, and Owela. Ben Sparks deserved what he got though.
Mack and Owela's subtle romance is sweet and rather forward thinking for the time it takes place in, talking about compromise to make things work between them. Gives the reader a little bit of insight as to how Oneida might have been back when the Americans were throwing tea in the harbor and such. The author even has the characters talk briefly of Paul Revere.
Still love the characters Jamie, Mack, John, Samuel, Elias, Mary Laddle, Thomas, and Owela. Ben Sparks deserved what he got though.
Mack and Owela's subtle romance is sweet and rather forward thinking for the time it takes place in, talking about compromise to make things work between them. Gives the reader a little bit of insight as to how Oneida might have been back when the Americans were throwing tea in the harbor and such. The author even has the characters talk briefly of Paul Revere.
August 23, 2010
Of the five books I bought home to read from the Balanced Literacy books, this was my favorite. It is a journey by two youngsters across North America. The writing style adds more flavour and description to a predicatable tale that highlights events leading up to the American Revolution. It was cool to hear of people like Paul Revere from another perspective
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