What makes French the hero

The protagonist, known as French or Frenchie. He is a sixteen-year-old Métis boy. He believes he lost his father, a member of the Native Council, to the Recruiters, but they later reunite in a resistance camp near Espanola. He did lose his mother Mary to the schools, and his brother Mitch handed himself over to the Recruiters to save French. French takes refuge in the woods where Miig’s group helps him. French becomes the hero by leading the group and making important decisions for their survival.