Awards: Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award, Horn Book Honor List
Summary: The Game of Silence is a sequel to the book The Birchbark House. It focuses on a young Ojibwa girl named Omakayas, otherwise known as "Little Frog." She and her family live on a small island off Lake Superior. They move with the seasons, seeking locations where they can find safe housing and food. Unfortunately, their journey is affected by white newcomers, who try to evict the Ojibwa peoples and take their land. The tale makes reference to rich Ojibwa traditions and strong family ties.
