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CBC Showcase: Native America
At his new school, lacrosse is the dominant sport, but as the only Native American team member, Jake wonders if he will ever feel at home.
by Joseph Bruchac
hen his mother gets a job in Washington, D.C., Jake Forrest has to move away from the Iroquois reservation that has always been his home. Accepted by a private school because of his lacrosse skills, Jake discovers that the team and coach don't know anything about the ways of Jake's people or the culture behind the game of lacrosse. Jake has to choose between running back to his people or finding the courage to stay and face the warrior within.
The Warriors is a Junior Library Guild selection.
Ages 10 and up
ISBN: 1-58196-002-6
Price: $15.95 US / $24.95 CAN
Publisher: Darby Creek Publishing
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