Incident At Hawk's Hill by Allan W. Eckert

A Novel Based on a True Story

Set in the 1870s on the Canadian prairie, this historical novel follows the story of a young boy named Ben MacDonald, who is more attuned to animals than people. After a misunderstanding leads him to run away from home, Ben becomes lost in the wilderness. His survival hinges on an unlikely bond with a badger, which becomes his protector and companion. As Ben learns to navigate the challenges of the wild, his family desperately searches for him, leading to a heartwarming tale of resilience, understanding, and the profound connections that can form between humans and animals.

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