"Ghost Canoe" by Will Hobbs tells the story of a young boy named Nathan who embarks on a mysterious adventure in the Pacific Northwest. Set against the backdrop of a remote coastline, Nathan and his friends discover an ancient wooden canoe and are drawn into local legends about a ghostly figure. As they explore the waters and the surrounding wilderness, they encounter dangerous tides, natural challenges, and the haunting tales shared by local Native Americans. The boys must confront not only the elements but also the deeper meanings of their discoveries, ultimately leading Nathan to understand the importance of respecting the past and the environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .

Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of nineteen novels, including Far North, Crossing the Wire, and Take Me to the River. Never Say Die began with the author's eleven-day raft trip in 2003 down the Firth River on the north slope of Canada's Yukon Territory. Ever since, Will has been closely following what scientists and Native hunters are reporting about climate change in the Arctic. When the first grolar bear turned up in the Canadian Arctic, he began to imagine one in a story set on the Firth River. A graduate of Stanford University, Will lives with his wife, Jean, in Durango, Colorado.