Windswept

By Kaitlin Bellamy,

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"Somewhere to the north, something terrible was happening. In the same way that he could smell the snow, and the same way he knew when the caravan would arrive, he could feel something in the air. A fire, in some town a day or so away. And there was a…

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1 author picked Windswept as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Young adulthood is filled with opportunities to try new things.

Teens want to feel independent, test themselves, and explore the world. The main character of Windswept, Fox, seeks out training to become a trader and trapper like his father. He’s already pretty good at trapping, but will he have the skills and temperament to become a trader? His village and the plot depend on it.

On top of that, he discovers he can sense things in the wind: a far-off invading army, the caravan coming in too late, and the location of prey. Woven throughout the story, Fox’s friendship…

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