Trottier, Maxine: Sister to the Wolf.Trottier, Maxine SISTER TO THE WOLF. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 1-5533-7519-X. Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press, 2004. 348 pp. $16.95. The wolf stands poised, its yellow eyes glinting, its howl a haunting A Haunting is a television series on Discovery Channel that, according to its website[1] chronicles the "terrifying true stories of the paranormal told by people who experienced real-life horror tales. cry.... Why does Cecile feel both anxiety and attraction to the beast? When an aboriginal slave and a francophone "habitant"--two "solitudes" juxtaposed jux·ta·pose tr.v. jux·ta·posed, jux·ta·pos·ing, jux·ta·pos·es To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. within the harsh lifestyle of a coureur de bois coureur de bois (French; “wood runner”) French Canadian fur trader of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Most of the coureur de bois traded illicitly (i.e., without the license required by the Quebec government). (fur trader)--meet in unlikely circumstances, an expedition of intrigue and self-identity ensues. Lesharo, a member of the Pawnee, yearns to reconnect with his people. Cecile, a French-Canadienne, struggles with her allegiance to Roman Catholic doctrines and her desire to exert her own independent spirit as a young feminist roving the new frontier. While Lesharo's quest for spiritual and familial reconnection is dogged by racism, and the incessant stalking of clergy seeking converts to Catholicism, Cecile struggles with adapting to the harsh realities of New France, coming of age, and social class stigmas. These two lone souls develop a resilient friendship, tested repeatedly both inside and outside the palisade walls. Meanwhile, the wolf lingers in the background and lends a surprising twist to this captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. historical journey. Ages 9-12. Reviewed by Arlene Campbell, Ph.D. candidate, York University |
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