"Ghost Canoe" is a young adult novel by Will Hobbs that tells the story of fourteen-year-old Nathan, who embarks on a dangerous adventure to solve the mystery of a ghostly canoe that appears on the lake near his home in the Pacific Northwest. Nathan is determined to find out what happened to the legendary Tlingit Indian Chief, Katsash, who disappeared with his people in the 1800s while fleeing from a band of raiding Haida warriors. With the help of a local Tlingit boy and his grandfather, Nathan sets out in a dugout canoe to follow the path of the ghost canoe and uncover the truth about the past. Along the way, they face treacherous rapids, dangerous wildlife, and hostile weather conditions, as well as encounters with modern-day poachers who are after the valuable sea otters in the area. As Nathan learns more about the history and culture of the Tlingit people, he gains a new appreciation for the importance of tradition, family, and respect for nature. Through his exciting and suspenseful narrative, Hobbs explores themes of adventure, friendship, perseverance, and the power of storytelling to connect past and present.
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