Abandoned on the Wild Frontier

After losing his father and having his mother kidnapped by Sauk Indians during the War of 1812, Gilbert Hamilton is taken in by his wealthy relatives in Kentucky, but he feels lonely and haunted by memories of his family. With the help of a kind evangelist, he moves to Illinois to search for his mother, sparked by rumors of a blue-eyed squaw among the Sauk. As he embarks on his journey, Gilbert begins to wonder if his mother is still alive and if he can find her in time. This adventure story is perfect for readers aged 8-12.