Little Turtle Island

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Set in the early sixteenth century, this tale intertwines the lives of Nushèmakw, an Onondaga girl with a rebellious spirit, and Owen ap Madoc, a Welsh peasant boy escaping political turmoil. After a disruptive incident leads Nushèmakw to seek solitude on Little Turtle Island, Owen finds refuge there after fleeing England. As they navigate their complex backgrounds and the challenges of their respective cultures, they forge a deep connection that reveals the vastness of their identities and shared humanity.