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The Broken Blade
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Random House Children's Books 2010
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In 1800, 13-year-old Pierre La Page never imagined he'd be leaving Montreal to paddle 2,400 miles. It was something older men, like his father, did. But when Pierre's father has an accident, Pierre quits school to become a voyageur for the North West Company, so his family can survive the winter. It's hard for Pierre as the youngest in the brigade. From the treacherous waters and cruel teasing to his aching and bloodied hands, Pierre is miserable. Still he has no choice but to endure the trip to Grand Portage and back.

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Street Date:
07/07/2010
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307756732
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.8, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
900
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William Durbin. (2010). The Broken Blade. Random House Children's Books.

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William Durbin. 2010. The Broken Blade. Random House Children's Books.

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William Durbin, The Broken Blade. Random House Children's Books, 2010.

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From the Trade Paperback edition.

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