The year is 1684. Twelve-year-old Eustache Breman leaves behind a
life of misery begging on the streets of France for a second chance
in the New World with his mom, his sweetheart Marie-Elisabeth, and
Marie-Elisabeth's family. But life is tough, with plenty more
tragedy and disappointment to come on De La Salle's ill-fated
expedition to the Mississippi. Join Eustache as he comes of age in
Louisiana, all in a sparkling English translation that's every bit
as modern and playful as Camille Bouchard's original French.
Squabbling leaders, bloodthirsty freebooters, and a hostile
Karankawa nation make for heartbreaking adventure--and occasional
proof that "all sorrows end up diluted in the concerns of everyday
life." This action-packed young adult novel weaves real historical
events and important themes into the day-to-day concerns of a young
boy. It is written simply and well, posing some troubling questions
along the way. Will God answer Eustache's prayers or punish him for
his actions? Will young love conquer all? Or will the men's true
nature be revealed and bring about their downfall?
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