Two Little Savages

In this lively memoir, a twelve‑year‑old boy named Yan, already a top student, refuses to let his fascination with Native American life fade. When his father bans his outdoor pursuits, Yan and his friend Glenyan secretly turn their small town into a frontier, building wigwams, tracking wildlife, and mastering the tools of the woods. Their early escapades—learning to read animal tracks, crafting bows, and confronting a curious lynx—are narrated with humor and a reverent eye for nature.

The book weaves these adventures with more than three hundred detailed illustrations that bring each lesson to life, from the delicate pattern of a teepee to the fierce glare of a hunting lynx. As the boys navigate the challenges of school, family expectations, and the wilderness, they discover a deeper respect for the land and its original inhabitants, making every chapter feel like a hands‑on lesson in woodcraft and folklore.