Книга Road Allowance Era
In this final instalment of her story, Echo is reminded of the strength and resilience of her people.
In Road Allowance Era, Echo’s story picks up again when she travels back in time to 1885.
The government has not fulfilled its promise of land for the Métis, and many flee to the Northwest. As part of the fallout from the Northwest Resistance, their advocate and champion Louis Riel is executed. As new legislation corrodes Métis land rights, and unscrupulous land speculators and swindlers take advantage, many Métis settle on road allowances and railway land, often on the fringes of urban centres.
For Echo, the plight of her family is apparent. Burnt out of their home in Ste. Madeleine, they make their way to Rooster Town, a shanty community on the southwest edges of Winnipeg. In this final instalment of her story, Echo is reminded of the strength and resilience of her people, forged through the loss and pain of the past, as she faces a triumphant future.
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Among CBC Books 22 Canadian comics to watch for in spring 2021
" - CBC Books"
Brilliantly mixes the portrait of a contemporary teen named Echo...with a time travelling adventure that takes her back to four key moments in the history of her people. Beautifully illustrated..., this concluding book offers a heart-wrenching look at how appallingly the Métis were treated....
" - The Globe and Mail"
Among The Globe and Mail's Spring break 2021 reading list: 15 new books for kids and young adults
" - The Globe and Mail"
Among Penn GSE’s Best Books for Young Readers 2021 list
" - Penn GSE"
This series is relatable for many young readers faced with the same situations of fitting in, popularity, connection and finding their place in the world. These volumes draw out the realities of many Métis who find their way home by finding strength and pride in their histories.
" - The Ormsby Review"
Highly Recommended!
" - American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)"
Among CBC Books Best Canadian Comics of 2021
" - CBC Books