Footsteps in the Snow

In 2002, Carol Matas wrote a diary based on the life events of a 13-year-old Isobel Scott, set in 1815.

November 3, 1815

We arrived today at the Forks! So much has happened since my last entry, and weeks have passed. Near the end of the journey we had to endure another trial. We ran out of food. The hunters were only finding small game, not nearly enough to feed such a large group. At times all I could think of was my empty stomach.

This morning when we arrived the sun shone. On the rough wooden dock, waiting for us, were thirteen families - the only settlers who had not been driven away by the North West Company. 

It was chaos as news was exchanged. I looked around anxiously to get a good view of our new home, but it all looked similar to the landscape we had just traveled. I was anxious to go exploring. I was about to suggest this to James and Robbie when Father hurried over to us and stated "We cannot even unpack. The settlers have not had a chance to rebuild since the attack, Apparently there is not enough food for us to spend the winter here." 

I cannot yet believe it. Such a long and difficult trip, only to discover home is still beyond our grasp. 

178 pages.

Used- Good. 

Hardcover.

Kids Literature, History.

Kids, Young Adults.