The Spell of the White Sturgeon

"The Spell of the White Sturgeon" by Jim Kjelgaard, is a story that throws young Ramsay Cartou from the safety of New York onto the stormy waters of Lake Michigan as he journeys to Wisconsin. Aboard the side-wheeler "H. H. Holter," Ramsay finds himself drawn to the untamed beauty of the lake, but his wonder turns to peril when a fierce storm descends, unleashing a battle against the elements and themes of courage in the face of the unknown. From dreams of a fresh start, his trip swiftly turns harsh when he meets the overbearing Devil Chad as the ship moves toward disaster. When the ship is torn apart in the gale he is plunged into the freezing water, a fight begins against the waves and the haunting local legend of a beast known as the White Sturgeon. The book’s start is full of adventure and suspense, as Ramsay must learn to endure and make his way in a world of both awe and adversity.