Discover the history of the endangered Ojibwe horse and the daring intervention of the Lac La Croix First Nation in this celebration of community, tradition, courage, and hope.
It’s a cold, snowy night at Lac La Croix First Nation, and two siblings are too excited to fall asleep. The horses are coming tonight! Amid the buzz of aunties and uncles and cousins, Nookomis tells a story that began many years ago, when their people shared the land with herds of wild ponies.
Follow the true story of a “heist across the ice” from Ontario to Minnesota and learn how a small herd of hardy, indigenous horses returned years later to their native land. Rich illustrations honor the life of the Ojibwe people over time, as well as the land and living things that have survived under their stewardship.
Written by Darcy Whitecrow & Heather M. O’Connor
Illustrated by Natasha Donovan
Published by Candlewick Press
ISBN 9781536229455
Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse is available at your favourite Canadian independent bookseller and major retailers.
Reviews
Across the Ice tells this little-known story through the gentle voice of Nookomis, along with glowing illustrations in a vibrant palette and clean, crisp lines. This is a fictionalized story based on true events, and readers will be inspired to use the sources in the back matter to learn more.This gorgeous book is a must-read in ELA and social-studies classes.
~Booklist (starred review)
Lovingly illustrated. . . .
~School Library Journal
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