Step into the forests and rivers of early New York and discover a world where adventure, history, and ancient wisdom meet. Wandering Bear and His Wonderful Journey follows a curious young boy whose love of exploring often carries him farther than he intends to go. When Wandering Bear sets out across the land with his family, he begins a remarkable journey along forest pathways and through the Native villages of the Hudson Valley during the earliest years of contact between Native Americans and Dutch settlers. Along the way he encounters mysterious beings, wise elders, new friends, and unfamiliar outsiders. Each experience teaches him something deeper about courage, responsibility, and the powerful connection between people and the natural world. Blending magical storytelling with authentic history, this unique middle-reader novel offers young readers a rare window into Indigenous life in the Hudson Valley. Through Wandering Bear's adventures, readers also learn about traditional Native American foraging---how families gathered food, herbs, and medicine directly from the land. Rich with imagination, cultural insight, and outdoor adventure, Wandering Bear and His Wonderful Journey invites young readers to discover the beauty of nature, the value of curiosity, and the wisdom of living in harmony with the earth. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories of exploration, folklore, and nature-based adventure.