"This historical novel is based on Bruchac’s family history. Major Rogers leads an attack in 1759 on the Abenaki village of St. Francis in Quebec. The people of the village are closely tied to the French colonists. The story is narrated by Saxso, who feels he did not do enough to protect his mother and little sisters. The readers will follow Saxso in his efforts to save his family. Saxso is depicted as religious with beliefs from both the Abenaki and Christian teachings. The Winter People is a heartbreaking story that depicts the Abenaki viewpoint of the war."--Ministry of Education website.

English language arts grade 7 (2009).