River of the Wolves

by Stephen W. Meader

The summer that young Dave Foster went to work on his uncle’s farm in the Maine wilderness, the French were stirring up the Indians to attack colonial settlers. But Uncle Jonathan laughed at the possibility of an Indian attack on their settlement. His assurance was proved tragically wrong within a few days when an Indian war party swept down from Canada, surprised the settlers, and made off with Dave and three other captives. The long and dangerous trek back to Canada, by forced march and war canoe, toughened Dave and gave him a new sense of responsibility. He filled a winter of enforced idleness in the Indians’ village acquiring the Indian skill in hunting, trapping, and fishing. But with the coming of spring, Dave seized his chance to escape, and with a fellow captive, Nancy, finally managed to reach civilization and his home once more. As in all his historical novels for boys, Mr. Meader has re-created a period of history, giving breadth, reality, and excitement to the time of the French and Indian Wars. This is a book for all boys who like adventure and the out-of-doors.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction

249 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1948

About the author

Stephen W. Meader (May 2, 1892 – July 18, 1977) was the author of over forty novels for young readers. His optimistic stories generally tended to either concern young men developing independent businesses in the face of adversity, or else young men caught up in adventures during different periods in American history.

Meader graduated from Haverford College in Philadelphia in 1913, and initially worked in Newark, New Jersey as a cruelty officer with the Essex County Children's Aid Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and by 1915 was working for the Big Brother Movement. After working for a Chicago publishing house in 1916, he took a position with the Circulation Department of the Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia, eventually reaching the position of Editor of the Sales Division publications. His first novel, The Black Buccaneer, was the first juvenile publication of the newly founded Harcourt, Brace and Howe.

Reviews

[Eyes of the Owl BQQKS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another terrific historic novel by Stephen W. Meader, a New Hampshire author known for his ability to connect with boy readers. I haven't read this in a while, but it is fast paced and excellent.

[Cole B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another exciting frontier story by Stephen W. Meader! 5 stars!!

[Raymond Bial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historically accurate and finely written, this book like many of Meader's books is an American classic. This exciting thriller will appeal to both children and adults.