"The Light in the Forest" is a novel by Conrad Richter that tells the story of a young boy named John who is captured by Native Americans and raised in their tribe. When he is returned to his settler family, he struggles to adapt to a life that feels foreign to him, torn between two cultures. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash between European settlers and Native American ways of life. Through John's journey, readers witness the complexities of cultural differences and the impact of forced assimilation on individuals and communities.