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Crooked River

by Shelley Pearsall · 2005

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The year is 1812. A white trapper is murdered. And a young Chippewa Indian stands accused.

Genre
historical fiction
Setting
19th centuryOhio
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
medium · 272 pages

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