After a dangerous brush with the Chicago fire of 1871, young Charlotte journeys with her family to the far-off reaches of Lake Superior.
While Papa works for an island mining operation, Charlotte meets red-haired Claire and her storytelling grandmother, who introduce her to the island's beauty and intriguing heritage.
Encounters with Indians, voyageurs, miners, and fishermen, and other adventures follow .
and Charlotte discovers that the island's magic has changed her life forever.
In the tradition of the Little House books, this heartwarming tale of growing up in a pioneer family on Isle Royale, a wilderness island near the Canadian border, is sure to delight readers of all ages.
Thunder Bay Press Michigan Charlotte avery on isle royale, paperback/rebecca s. curtis
