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Feb 03, 2023Sheridan46 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
For readers who want to read from a child's perspective, this book offers such a take. As an adult, I read this book for a perspective about residential schools from the angle of children and what this experience meant to them. I recommend…
Jul 26, 2022sneha rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A must-read, along with the sequel, A Stranger at Home.
May 05, 2021AMB_4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a deceptively short book, and while it does go quickly, I could see this being used very effectively in classrooms from lower elementary to 8th grade no problem, because the subject it tackles is so very complex and emotionally…
Sep 29, 2020Priyan_2008 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Everybody should know the dark history of Canada if you are a parent read it for your child if you are a Canadian ( I am not being mean or harsh )
Aug 05, 2019gpb101 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is great for learning about the past in Canada. It was an amazing book. I strongly recommend.
Jul 06, 2018ArapahoeLesley rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a great introduction to the reality and injustices of Canadian residential schools. This individual Inuit girls story is of course softened for the children's book but still resonates and helps to keep this important issue from…
Apr 11, 2018mclarjh rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I wondered why the daughter-in-law got co-authorship with the mother-in-law, as she has no obvious connection (besides marriage), no first hand experience with subject, or writing qualifications. The illustrations are lovely, but add…
May 18, 2017uncommonreader rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Buy this book for an adolescent you know.
Aug 04, 2016
The true story of a young Inuvialuit girl who goes to residential school to learn to read but is cruelly bullied by a nun who makes her wear red stockings when all the other students wear grey. Despite harsh treatment, Olemaun, renamed…
Oct 14, 2014
Although I have read stories on such situations. It give a great insight to a girl's struggle to be strong in difficult situations. Her strong "never give up" attitude is protrayed well. I loved reading the book.
Jul 07, 2014XIADANI rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great book, i loved the part where she got rid of the big fat stockings. Again great book
Jul 04, 2013
I loved this book. Margaret was so brave to stand up to the nuns and just ignore them. If that would have been me I would be freaked out. And the other girl, I think you know who I mean, was such a brat. I wanted to slap her so bad man.…
Mar 30, 2012Ubalstecha rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Margaret Pokiak-Fenton wanted to go to school, she wanted to learn to read. Her family is against it, warning her that the school will cut her hair, give her lots of heavy chores to do and not let her speak her language. Margaret doesn't…
Jan 10, 2012BPLNextBestKids rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Set in the 1940’s, this is the story of a headstrong young girl from an Inuvialuit community who attends a residential school in the Arctic. She begged her parents to send her … she had a burning desire to learn to read. They reluctantly…
Oct 13, 2011
2011-12 First Nation Communities Read selection.
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Feb 16, 2011Scout_WPL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A voice of experience tells her story of hardship. An opportunity for Canadians of all ages to understand the harm residential homes had on first nations and inuit communities. The authors willingness to share personal photographs from…