A review by litknitsugi
Salt: A Story of Friendship in a Time of War by Helen Frost

Salt is told in verse, alternating between the voices of 12 year olds Anikwa, of the Native American Miami village of Kekionga, and James, a boy from the trading post at Fort Wayne in 1812, just before the war begins. It tells of the strained friendship of these two boys who have known each other all their lives, played and hunted together, and learned from one another; and it tells of the changes that come when forces outside their understanding explode into a struggle over land and resources.

This is a book that belongs in the classroom library, as it paints a vivid picture of an important (and oft neglected) part of US history while bringing forth the voice of the people of that time. I almost gave this book 4 stars, but when considering the genre, subject, and intended audience, it easily earns a 5 star rating.