In 1755 on the eve of the Seven Years War 15yearold Nola and her Acadianparents face expulsion from Grand Pre by the British. Nola her friends Hectorand Jocelyn... » 

In 1755 on the eve of the Seven Years War 15yearold Nola and her Acadianparents face expulsion from Grand Pre by the British. Nola her friends Hectorand Jocelyne Nolas grandfather and a band of bold teenagers manage to fleeby boat only to encounter challenges tougher than their wildest imaginings.Their destination is Frenchoccupied Fort Louisbourg but along the way hostilesoldiers a harsh environment enigmatic Mikmaq and superpowers at war turntheir journey into a series of hairraising adventures. As it turns out therunaways route to freedom may be rudimentary technology. Using raw hypsumlimestone coal and salt they forge coaloil fire bombs that keep theirattackers at bay for a short time but not long enough to ensure their survival.Will the resourceful teenagers finally discover what it takes to prevail in acontinent poised on the edge of irrevocable change? «