Trina Rathgeber
Trina Rathgeber is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and grew up in the northern community of Thompson, Manitoba, where she did all the things that northern kids do, from playing hockey and fishing to building forts in the woods. She enjoys writing for children and is the author of French Fries Are Potatoes: A Food Poem and Little Cookbook and The Bunnies Talk Money. Trina lives in Calgary with her family.
Kids Books (1)
Lost at Windy River: A True Story of Survival
$19.95
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak); Woodland Cree; Rocky Cree; Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781459832268
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Iskwew Pithasew nitisithikason. My name is Lady of the Thunderbird, and this is my story.
It takes courage and bravery to survive in the barrens.
In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse Schweder got lost in a snowstorm while checking her family's trapline in northern Canada. This is the harrowing story of how a young Indigenous girl defies the odds and endures nine days alone in the unforgiving barrens. Ilse faces many challenges, including freezing temperatures, wild animals, snow blindness and frostbite. With no food or supplies, she relies on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge passed down from her family. Ilse uses her connection to the land and animals, wilderness skills and resilience to find her way home.
This powerful tale of survival is written by Ilse Schweder's granddaughter.
Reviews
“Colorful illustrations in classic comic-book style help readers explore the challenging landscape. An excellent choice for a book report and good addition to a children’s nonfiction collection.”- School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient: T
Lexile measure: GN700L
Guided Reading Level: T
Additional Information
96 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | Paperback
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