A review by ewhaverkamp
Northwind by Gary Paulsen

4.0

A different and reflective story from Gary Paulsen. I wish I had read the author's note first. This wasn't a real land but a mix of the west coast and Norway. A coming of age story from a very singular perspective. Our main character has a name, Leif, and he has purpose, to go north. There really isn't any other characters except the whales. I think this one would make a great read aloud for classrooms. I will try it and report back!
Cholorea
Sickness
Loss
Orphan
whales
exploring
canoe
Survival
fishing