Northwind by Gary Paulsen (Adventure)

Northwind by Gary Paulsen

Leif had been bounced around his whole life. After his mother died he was picked up by sailors and found his life was on ships sailing the ocean. When Leif and some other men are put off a ship to harvest salmon, they never expected to be visited by some other men who bring death to the camp. At that point, Leif is sent away with Little Carl, a small boy, to see if they can survive in the wild by themselves. 

Recommended  for grades 6 and up.