Ti-Ti-Pu: A Boy of Red River

"Ti-Ti-Pu: A Boy of Red River" by J. Macdonald Oxley is a historical adventure following the Macrae family as they journey from Scotland to North America in the 1800s. Hector Macrae, along with his sister Ailie and their dogs Dour and Dandy, encounters both the beauty and the harsh realities of pioneer life as they set out to join Lord Selkirk's Red River colony. Initial challenges include a difficult ocean voyage and a less than warm welcome at York Factory, events that underscore the risks and uncertainties of their decision to settle in the new world. From a dramatic encounter where Hector protects his dogs against a bear, the story immediately highlights themes of bravery, family loyalty, and the struggle to survive in a wild and unforgiving land.