Brief Description: First book in series, introduces 7 yo girl Omakayas, illustrates daily life for the Ojibwe (Chippewa)
Geographical Setting: La Pointe, Madeline Island, North America, United States, Wisconsin
Historical Era: 19th Century
Date Range: 1847-1848
Keywords: American Westward Expansion, mission school, Native American Ojibwe Chippewa, orphan, pet crow, smallpox epidemic
Original Publication: 1999
Suitable for Grades: 3-8th
Target Audience: Chapter Book, Middle Grade