A struggling carpenter, Will Hallowell, moves his family to Maine to start anew after a devastating fire in Springfield. However, his plans are disrupted when an epidemic hits, and his son Matt must stay behind to protect their claim. While there, Matt faces challenges, including being robbed by a white neighbor, but finds an unlikely ally in an old Indian named Sakniss, who teaches him valuable lessons.
Keeping the Promise
A resourceful young boy, left to fend for himself in the harsh Maine wilderness of 1768, uses his wits to survive and navigate his way back to civilization.