Treasure of the Long Sault

Jacket Description/Back: In the early morning of November 11, 1813, the day of the battle of Crysler's Farm, a young Canadian, Alexander MacAlpine, is found hiding in a ravine among enemy troops. MacAlpine is accused of giving away the British and Canadian positions to the Americans. Publisher Marketing: In the early morning of November 11, 1813, the day of the battle of Crysler's farm, a young Canadian, Alexander MacAlpine, is found hiding in a ravine among enemy troops. MacAlpine is accused of giving away the British and Canadian positions to the Americans. But he has an alibi: he's been out hunting for Indian treasure and found himself in American territory when the battle broke out. But no one believes his story - that is, not until 150 years later when two boys holidaying near the farm discover the Indian treasure...

Contributor Bio:  Hughes, Monica An internationally-renowned children? s author, Monica Hughes was a master of science fiction and fantasy writing. She was the recipient of numerous awards and was the author of "The Isis Trilogy" and "A Handful of Seeds," Monica Hughes passed away in 2003.