Bibliograph

The barren grounds, David A. Robertson ; interior illustration, Natasha Donovan

Type

Label

The barren grounds, David A. Robertson ; interior illustration, Natasha Donovan

Language

eng

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The barren grounds

Oclc number

1129596217

Responsibility statement

David A. Robertson ; interior illustration, Natasha Donovan

Series statement

Book one of the Misewa saga

Summary

"Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home -- until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher). The only hunter supporting his starving community, Misewa, Ochek welcomes the human children, teaching them traditional ways to survive. But as the need for food becomes desperate, they embark on a dangerous mission. Accompanied by Arik, a sassy Squirrel they catch stealing from the trapline, they try to save Misewa before the icy grip of winter freezes everything--including them".--Page 2 of cover

Target audience

juvenile

Classification