The Northern Lights Author:Howard Norman In the frozen wilderness of northern Manitoba, 14-year-old Noah Krainik lives with his mother and cousin. With his quirky, cheerful best friend, Pelly Bay, he explores this exotic, lonely land - the domain of Cree Indians, trappers, missionaries and fugitives from the modern world. When tragedy strikes, Noah must go on alone, discovering a new l... more »ife in bustling Toronto, and the way to manhood.« less
It's a rather unusual story of a boy's development in rural Canada. It's well-written with good pacing. The interaction between the boy and Native Americans is quite compelling.