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7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga Compiled Edition
Contributor(s): Robertson, David A. (Author), Henderson, Scott B. (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1553793552     ISBN-13: 9781553793557
Publisher: Highwater Press
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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Historical - General
- Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Historical
- Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - Aboriginal & Indigenous
Dewey: FIC
Age Level: 12-UP
Grade Level: 7-UP
Lexile Measure: 420
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.3" W x 9.9" L (0.75 lbs) 136 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Canadian
- Ethnic Orientation - Native American
- Religious Orientation - Native American
Features: Ikids, Illustrated
 
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Publisher Description:

In this national bestseller, David A. Robertson "weaves an engrossing and unforgettable story with the precision of a historian and the colour of a true Indigenous storyteller." (Rosanna Deerchild)

7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga is an epic, four-part graphic novel. Illustrated in vivid colour, the story follows one Indigenous family over three centuries and seven generations. This compiled edition was originally published as a series of four graphic novels: Stone, Scars, Ends/Begins, and The Pact.

Stone introduces Edwin, a young man who must discover his family's past if he is to have any future. Edwin learns of his ancestor Stone, a young Plains Cree man, who came of age in the early 19th century. When his older brother is tragically killed during a Blackfoot raid, Stone, the best shot and rider in his encampment, must overcome his grief to avenge his brother's death.

In Scars, the story of White Cloud, Edwin's ancestor, is set against the smallpox epidemic of 1870-1871. After witnessing the death of his family one by one, White Cloud must summon the strength to find a new home and deliver himself from the terrible disease.

In Ends/Begins, readers learn about the story of Edwin's father, and his experiences in a residential school. In 1964, two brothers are taken from the warm and loving care of their grandparents, and spirited away to a residential school. When older brother James discovers the anguish that his brother is living under, it leads to unspeakable tragedy.

In The Pact, the guilt and loss of James's residential school experiences follow him into adulthood, and his life spirals out of control. Edwin, mired in his own pain, tries to navigate past the desolation of his fatherless childhood. As James tries to heal himself he begins to realize that, somehow, he must save his son's life--as well as his own. When father and son finally meet, can they heal their shattered relationship, and themselves, or will it be too late?

Find ideas for using this book in your classroom in the FREE Teacher's Guide for 7 Generations. Approved for Manitoba classrooms.


Contributor Bio(s): Henderson, Scott: - Scott Henderson has worked as an illustrator for comics, portraiture, and advertising art. He is author/ illustrator of the sci-fi/fantasy comic, The Chronicles of Era and illustrated two comics for the Canadian Air Force's For Valour series, the bestselling graphic novel series 7 Generations, selected titles from the Tales From Big Spirit series, and, most recently, the graphic novel, Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story. Scott is a graduate of the University of Manitoba's School of Art.Robertson, David A.: - DAVID A. ROBERTSON (he/him/his) is an award-winning writer. His books include When We Were Alone (winner Governor General's Literary Award), Will I See? (winner Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Award), Betty, The Helen Betty Osborne Story (listed In The Margins), and the YA novel Strangers (winner of The Michael Van Rooy Award for Genre Fiction). David educates as well as entertains through his writings about Indigenous Peoples in Canada, reflecting their cultures, histories, communities, as well as illuminating many contemporary issues. David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. He lives in Winnipeg.Henderson, Scott B.: - Scott Henderson has worked as an illustrator for comics, portraiture, and advertising art. He is author/ illustrator of the sci-fi/fantasy comic, The Chronicles of Era and illustrated two comics for the Canadian Air Force's For Valour series, the bestselling graphic novel series 7 Generations, selected titles from the Tales From Big Spirit series, and, most recently, the graphic novel, Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story. Scott is a graduate of the University of Manitoba's School of Art.Robertson, David: - David Alexander Robertson is an award-winning graphic novelist and writer who has long been an advocate for educating youth on Indigenous history and contemporary issues. His growing list of titles includes novels for adult readers and graphic novels for young-adult readers. David lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his wife and five children, where he works in the field of Indigenous education. For more information, visit www.darobertson.com.
 
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