• Age: 8 to 11
• Grade: 3 to 6

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...

Monica Hughes
A writer of international acclaim, Monica Hughes published over 35 books and many more short stories and articles during her 29-year career. She was often honored for her work; Hunter in the Dark and Keeper of the Isis Light both won the Canada Council Children's Literature Award. She was the recipient of the Vicky Metcalfe Award for a body of work, the Queen's Jubilee Medal and the Order of Canada.

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