At War with Pontiac; Or, The Totem of the Bear: A Tale of Redcoat and Redskin

"At War with Pontiac; Or, The Totem of the Bear: A Tale of Redcoat and Redskin" by Kirk Munroe is a historical fiction where the Hester family, especially Major Graham Hester and his son Donald, find themselves caught in the middle of Pontiac's War, a violent struggle between British settlers and Native American tribes. Set in the late 1800s, the book kicks off with the Hesters settling into their new home in the wilderness of New York. Their peaceful life is shattered when Major Hester saves Songa, an injured Ottawa Indian, from pursuing warriors, instantly throwing the family into a whirlwind of loyalty, cultural clashes, and life-threatening situations. This moment is a key turning point, showcasing the rocky relationships that develop between the characters amidst impending conflict. The story is a tense build portraying the perils faced by settlers and Native Americans.