Upper Canada, 1804, on the edge of Chippewa territory. During her first bleak winter at the settlement of Baldoon, amidst staggering loss and hardship, fourteen year-old Flora MacCallum has a chance encounter with the son of a Chippewa chief. What begins by chance, soon manifests into a furtive friendship. In his company, Flora's dark view of the new world undergoes a rebirth as she awakens to the truth of her own spirit. With the threat of discovery looming over their every shared moment, truth, Flora knows, will come at a high price. Set amid the privation of a struggling frontier settlement and a forested Chippewa camp, Anangokaa is the evocative coming-of-age story of a young woman who must determine what sacrifices she is willing to make for the life she desires to live. "Deep and dramatic, this engrossing family story will haunt readers." – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Anangokaa is an outstanding achievement." – Ann Weisgarber, bestselling author of The Glovemaker "Lyrical...Anangokaa embeds the experiences of Upper Canada’s early Scottish immigrants in the story of an enigmatic girl who comes of age in a foreign wilderness." – Michele Sharpe, Foreword Reviews "Flora’s fierce independence and brave heart guides her path through her first love, while navigating the tight social constraints of the times. Anangokaa is a must read for those familiar with the Baldoon Settlement, those who want to learn more about Ontario’s indigenous people and for everyone who cares about matters of the heart." – Pam Wright, Journalist/Editor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter/Chatham Voice "A must-read for everyone interested in Canadian Indigenous history...the Baldoon experiment was a historical disaster, but the author ends her tale on a hopeful note. A remarkable love song to Indigenous peoples." – Fiona Alison, Historical Novel Society "Anangokaa is a beautiful and thought-provoking coming-of-age story, with the spirit and will to survive, love, and friendship, and outstanding characters." – Readers’ Favorites