"Toughboy and Sister" by Kirkpatrick Hill follows the adventures of Toughboy and his sister, whose real name is not revealed until later. Set in the Alaskan wilderness, the story captures their life in a small community where they face challenges and learn valuable lessons about resilience, family, and the importance of nature. Toughboy is resourceful and brave, often taking risks, while Sister is more cautious yet fiercely protective of her brother. Together, they navigate the trials of childhood, confront their fears, and grow closer through their shared experiences, ultimately discovering their own strengths in the wild. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Simon & Schuster .

Kirkpatrick Hill lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. She was an elementary school teacher for more than thirty years, most of that time in the Alaskan "bush. " Hill is the mother of six children and the grandmother of eight. Her three earlier books, Toughboy and Sister, Winter Camp, and The Year of Miss Agnes, have all been immensely popular. Her fourth book with McElderry Books, Dancing at the Odinochka, was a Junior Library Guild Selection. Hill's visits to a family member in jail inspired her to write Do Not Pass Go.