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Gr 6–8—A religious story set in 1872 Arizona. Just before his 13th birthday, Miguel Abrano discovers his family's Jewish heritage, which immediately threatens the tenets of his Catholic upbringing. Angry and unsettled, Miguel wanders off into the night and is quickly captured by a group of Apache, or Indé. Miguel survives miles of walking through rough terrain and manages to escape his captors. However, the natural perils of the desert and a poisonous scorpion bite put him in danger. The narrative focuses heavily on Miguel's thoughts on faith and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More