During a deceptive displacement of hundreds of Ojibwe people, over 400 died during the forced relocation and subsequent return to their homelands. Informative and engaging, this book recounts what came to be known as the Sandy Lake Tragedy of 1850. I found this to be written in a way that's definitely accessible for young folks without watering the information down or being too overwhelming.

Too many stories of Indigenous life place them as 'relics of the past' instead of modern, living people, so I especially appreciate how the author chose not just to tell the tragedy of the past, but to also highlight the resilience of the Ojibwe people today and how they honor the ancestors they've lost. The mix of historical and current photos was great!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.