"The Arrow Over the Door" by James Watling is set during the tumultuous time of the American Revolution, focusing on the lives of two boys from opposing sides. It revolves around a young Quaker named Samuel and a Native American boy named Tayo, whose paths unexpectedly intersect. As tensions rise and conflict becomes inevitable, they confront the moral complexities of loyalty, friendship, and the consequences of war. The narrative explores themes of cultural identity, understanding, and the impact of historical events on personal relationships, ultimately highlighting the hope for peace amidst chaos and division. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Puffin, Puffin Chapter Books .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 89 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .

JOSEPH BRUCHAC is a poet, storyteller, and author of more than sixty books for children and adults who has received many literary honors, including the American Book Award and the PEN Syndicated Fiction Award. He is of Abenaki and Slovak heritage, and lives in Greenfield Center, New York.