Jubal Sackett plans to wander the wilderness and learn its mysteries. However, he is sent on a quest to find a missing Indian princess and in so doing, makes a dangerous enemy, Kapata. Kapata wants the princess for his bride and is determined to find her first. Sackett keeps his word and finds Itchakomi, the princess. Now Sackett's and Kapata's missions collide and they both realize that the fight for the princess will be to the death. Adding in some Spanish soldiers and warring Indian tribes and Sackett has his hands full. His friendships, strength and courage will have to see him through. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of story - very upbeat Time/era of story: Exploring into the wild Yes Plotlets: - trouble with tribes - being chased through wilderness Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book descript. of violence and chases - 20 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 40 % Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Race Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 20's-30's Motive of antagonist - money/treasure How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting United States Yes The US: - Midwest Forest? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |