If you can't find these books in your school library, try the Public Library (and be sure to say hello to Ms. Nancy!)
Fiction Books with Michigan Settings
Paddle-to-the-Sea by Holling C. Holling
This is the story of a little toy Indian in a toy canoe who travels through the Great Lakes, down rivers, over Niagara Falls and finally all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. You can follow his adventures on your map!
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
Elijah, 11 years old, was the first free-born black child born in his town in Canada. His family, like many others, fled to Canada on the Underground Railroad to escape from slavery in the United States. When a thief steals money meant to help another family on their journey, Elijah follows him to Detroit, Michigan to bring him to justice. There Elijah must use all his wits to avoid being captured as a runaway.
Explorers: Did you know Michigan was an important link in the Underground Railroad? Click here to learn more.
