THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE

  Written by the acclaimed Native American author, Louise Erdrich, The Birchbark House is the beautiful fictional story of a young Ojibwe girl. Set in 1847 on an island in present-day Lake Superior, the story centers around a young girl, Omakayas, and her family as they live every day in their traditions and deal with the presence of white settlers drawing near their home. A beautiful story filled with detailed depictions of Ojibwe life, culture and spoken language. If you’re looking for Native American books for middle school students, The Birchbark House is a first in a series and is perfect for young readers.