Lights along the River
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- May 2024
- Category
- NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Science & Technology, Country Life
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459836532
- Publish Date
- May 2024
- List Price
- $0.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459836518
- Publish Date
- May 2024
- List Price
- $21.95
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Description
On a cold winter morning in 1952, Patsy Lamondin wakes to the day electricity will finally be connected to her small town along the Magnetawan River.
Patsy and her siblings buzz with excitement, eagerly awaiting the ceremony being held at the center of town. The Lamondins have lived along the waters of Georgian Bay and the Magnetawan River for generations. They are a Métis family who love music, dancing and being outdoors, and Patsy ponders how electricity will change all of their daily lives. What she knows for sure is that, whatever changes, she will always feel she belongs here.
About the authors
Pat Skene retired from the world of banking to find her voice. She is an Indigenous author of seven books for children, including What a Hippopota-Mess!, Rhyme Stones and Monster Lunch in the Orca Echo line. Pat is a regular contributor to the Oakville News and is currently working on her memoir. She lives in Oakville, Ontario.
Editorial Reviews
“An authentic depiction of life in Canada in 1952...Teachers/caregivers can use this book with units of study about then and now, Metis culture, and Canada in the 1950’s. Children will enjoy reading this book or having it read to them. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Inspired by the author’s childhood growing up Metis and French, and the changes technology brought to her small town, it has a nostalgic tone. This Canadian historical picture book may find a home in units on unearthing family stories or in writing creative nonfiction.”
School Library Journal (SLJ)
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