Night of the Full Moon (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Based on true accounts of the Potawatomi Indians' forced migration from Michigan territory in 1840, this sequel to Next Spring an Oriole portrays the friendship between two families--one white, one Native American. ''An exciting adventure sure to provoke strong feelings, this is for new or reluctant readers, and would make a good read-aloud.''-- School Library Journal. From the Hardcover edition. In the winter of 1840, the night of the full moon is approaching. Nothing will stop Libby Mitchell from visiting her best friend, Fawn, during a special ceremony at the nearby wigwam camp. But Libby’s adventure takes an unexpected turn when soldiers suddenly rush in. They order everyone at the camp, including Libby, to move off the land—immediately! With each passing day, the displaced people must move farther away from home. Will Libby ever see her family again? History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves! A young girl living on the Michigan frontier in 1840 is inadvertently caught up in the forced evacuation of a group of Potawatomi Indians from their tribal lands