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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Gr 5-8 Thirteen-year-old Paul Fortune, an Abenaki with a long line of military service in his family, goes to live with his stoic veteran grandfather while his parents are serving in the Middle East. Paul and Grampa Peter have subtle, nonverbal ways of communicating with one another, which comes in handy when bad guys arrive, kidnap them, and force them to search for mythical treasure on a journey up Mount Washington, one of the coldest and most danger...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
A devious TV host and his cronies kidnap Paul and his grandfather. They want to use Grampa Peter's kno...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on August 1, 2009
Joseph Bruchac’s latest book is a tightly written, suspenseful thriller centering around American Indian mythology, survivalist themes, and the sweet, respectful relationship between a boy and his grandfather. Paul is a worthy hero, one whom readers will admire for his clear-headedness and bravery when his beloved grandfather is kidnapped by ruthless Darby Field, host of Forbidden Mysteries. Despite the danger, Paul barely hesitates bef...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
