Super Short Summary

In Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac, set in 1932 during the Great Depression, the protagonist, Cal Black, navigates life as a "hobo" with his father until his father decides Cal should attend the Challagi Indian School to reconnect with his Creek heritage. Cal learns about his cultural roots and faces numerous challenges that shape his identity, culminating in a deeper understanding of his multifaceted self. This novel includes discussions of historical mistreatment and systemic cruelty towards Indigenous people and the experiences of unhoused individuals during the Great Depression.