The Hiding Place - Tapa blanda

." . . Full of interesting history about both French settlers and aborigines."
-- "Globe and Mail"

." . . [a] gripping tale . . . full of suspense and adventure."
-- "Canadian Materials"
"The fast pace and suspenseful plot will keep young readers turning the pages . . .
First-rate historical fiction."
-- "Quill and Quire"

." . . Full of interesting history about both French settlers and aborigines."
-- "Globe and Mail"

." . . [a] gripping tale . . . full of suspense and adventure."
-- "Canadian Materials"

"The fast pace and suspenseful plot will keep young readers turning the pages . . . First-rate historical fiction."
-- "Quill and Quire"

." . . Full of interesting history about both French settlers and aborigines."
-- "Globe and Mail" ." . . [a] gripping tale . . . full of suspense and adventure."
-- "Canadian Materials" "
"The fast pace and suspenseful plot will keep young readers turning the pages . . .
First-rate historical fiction."

." . . Full of interesting history about both French settlers and aborigines."

." . . [a] gripping tale . . . full of suspense and adventure."

It is 1650 in New France. The tragic fire that destroyed their home has left twelve-year-old Justine and her younger brother, Denis, orphaned and at the mercy of their neighbour, the brutal Monsieur Gaudin.

He wants Justine for his wife and she will do anything to escape that fate; Denis will do anything to stay with Justine. They decide they must flee to a place Monsieur Gaudin will never find them. But how will they survive in the treacherous Quebec wilderness?