See below for English description.Les histoires traditionnelles autochtones sur le ciel et les constellations rencontrent la légende de Narnia dans cette série fantastique et épique destinée aux préadolescents, écrite par l’auteur primé David A. Robertson.Morgan et Eli, deux jeunes Autochtones contraints de quitter leur famille et leur communauté, sont réunis dans un foyer d’accueil à Winnipeg, au Manitoba. Ils se sentent déconnectés de leur culture, mais aussi les uns des autres, et peinent à s’intégrer à l’école et dans leur nouvelle maison… jusqu’à ce qu’ils découvrent un endroit secret, muré dans une chambre mansardée et inachevée.Un portail s’ouvre sur une autre réalité, Askí, les menant sur des terres gelées et arides, où ils rencontrent un Ochek (un pêcheur). Seul chasseur à subvenir aux besoins de sa communauté affamée, Misewa, l’Ochek accueille les enfants humains et leur enseigne les méthodes traditionnelles de survie.Alors que le besoin de nourriture se fait cruellement sentir, ils s’embarquent pour une mission dangereuse. Accompagnés d’Arik, un écureuil insolent qu’ils ont surpris à voler sur la ligne de chasse, ils tentent de sauver Misewa avant que l’hiver ne vienne tout geler, y compris eux.Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in this epic middle-grade fantasy series from award-winning author David A. Robertson.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.Original title: The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga Book 1
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"Beautiful story full of wise life lessons and perspectives. Our whole family has read this and discussed the themes. Interesting, educational, poetic."
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Appropriate for: Ages 9-12 Years
Published date: Feb 06, 2024
Language: French
No. of Pages: 288
Publisher: Scholastic Canada Ltd
ISBN: 9781039703643
Dimensions:
5.533" W x
0.737" L x
8.264" H
« C’est à la fois profond et divertissant, c’est bien dosé et très pertinent pour s’intéresser à la culture autochtone! » ~ Sophielit.ca
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