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David Robertson

    January 12, 1977

    David A. Robertson is an award-winning author whose work delves into profound themes of identity, heritage, and family legacy. His writing style is incisive and evocative, often exploring the complexities of the past and its impact on the present. As a member of the Norway House Cree Nation, Robertson brings a unique perspective to literature, resonating with readers seeking stories of resilience and understanding.

    Monsters, 2
    Slovenia
    We All Play
    A History of Norfolk in 100 Places
    Black Water
    On The Trapline
    • 2024

      The Kodiaks

      Home Ice Advantage

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The story follows Alex, who faces the challenges of adjusting to a new school while dealing with friendships and bullying. As he immerses himself in the world of hockey, he learns valuable lessons about teamwork, resilience, and self-identity. The narrative emphasizes that true merit is found in one’s skills and character, rather than background, making it a compelling read for young hockey enthusiasts.

      The Kodiaks
    • 2024

      Morgan erhält beunruhigende Nachrichten von ihrer Familie und bricht ein Versprechen gegenüber Eli. Erschöpft schläft sie am großen Baum ein und entdeckt später, dass Elis Leben in Gefahr ist. Damit beginnt ein spannendes neues Abenteuer in der Misewa-Saga.

      Das Steinkind. Misewa-Saga Band 3
    • 2024

      Ein kleiner Junge reist mit seinem Großvater in dessen Heimat im Norden, wo dieser in der Wildnis aufwuchs. Moshom zeigt seinem Enkel die Orte seiner Kindheit, während der Junge die Verbundenheit zur Natur und das Leben seines Großvaters entdeckt. Eine berührende Geschichte über Generationen und den Respekt vor der Natur.

      Reise in den Norden
    • 2024

      Eli and Morgan embark on a dangerous mission to rescue kidnapped animal beings in this new adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series. Eli, Morgan and Emily embark on their most dangerous mission yet, to save the kidnapped animal beings of Ministik. But before they can reach the heavily guarded Land of the Sleeping Giant, Eli must rally more help, not just from old friends, but from surprising new allies. And he must rely on a new way to travel: on the back of the leader of the Bird Warriors himself, Pip. Together they will journey across the North Country, on a mission to reconnect the Bird Warriors, as well as confront old enemies. But even as he must fight for his life – and the lives of his friends and new family – Eli must also come to terms with his newfound knowledge: What does it mean that he is only part human?

      The Sleeping Giant
    • 2024

      An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, winner of The New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award. Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie's yard--everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them? Let's Go! features: A glossary of Cree words featured in the book, and a Cree refrain (haw êkwa!) repeated throughout A note to the reader from Julie Flett about her inspiration for the story This fun and touching story is a tribute to family, friendship, and perseverance. Julie Flett's renowned art and powerful text shows a community of support is all around, ready to help each other... go!

      Let's Go
    • 2023

      Lots of people are seeking something. Some are seeking things that don't exist (like the Loch Ness monster), others are simply seeking happiness. Jesus promises that those who seek God will find him. And this book will help you on the way to seeking him. Ask questions. Engage with the answers. Think through these issues for yourself. This engaging follow-up to the popular A.S.K. takes 52 new questions from real teenagers. Covering issues from society, education, the Bible, theology, God, each short chapter contains a question, a Bible passage, a verse, a discussion, something to consider, further reading and a prayer.

      S.E.E.K.
    • 2023

      Der große Bär

      Misewa-Saga Band 2

      Wieder zurück in Winnipeg müssen sich die Pflegekinder Eli und Morgan neuen Herausforderungen stellen: sie haben nicht nur einen Freund verloren - auch in der Schule gibt es Probleme. Warum versteckt Eli seine geflochtenen Haare, und was hat es mit der Telefonnummer auf sich, die Morgan von ihrer Pflegemutter bekommen hat? Um ihren Sorgen zu entkommen, versuchen die Kinder ihre Freunde in der Vergangenheit zu besuchen. Als die beiden auf Askí ankommen, ist dort nichts wie bei ihrem ersten Besuch; ein großer Bär zieht durch die Wälder und hinterlässt Angst und Zerstörung. Wer ist er? Führt sein Weg auch nach Misewa? Schon beginnt für Morgan und Eli ein neues Abenteuer voller Spannung und Gefahr. Im zweiten Teil der MISEWA-Saga des preisgekrönten kanadischen Bestseller-Autors David A. Robertson kehren Eli und Morgan zurück in die fantastische Welt von Misewa.

      Der große Bär
    • 2023

      The Song That Called Them Home

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      From the award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a cinematic fantasy-adventure story inspired by Indigenous legends. One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide to fish for dinner while Moshom naps. They are in their canoe in the middle of the lake when the water around them begins to swirl and crash. They are thrown overboard and when Lauren surfaces she sees her brother being pulled away by the Memekwesewak — creatures who live in and around water and like to interfere with humans. Lauren must follow the Memekwesewak through a portal and along a watery path to find and bring back James. But when she finally comes upon her brother, she too feels the lure of the Memekwesewak’s song. Something even stronger must pull them back home.

      The Song That Called Them Home
    • 2023

      Eli and Morgan experience life-changing revelations in the fourth adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series, now in paperback. While exploring World's End, an area in Aski they've just discovered, Morgan and Emily delight in their developing relationship, while Eli struggles to understand his new-found power: the ability to locate a portal. A shocking turn of events leads them to a new village, Ministik, where the animal beings who live there are going missing. Horrified to discover who is responsible, the children vow to help and turn to friends, old and new. But it's getting harder and harder to keep the two worlds separate, especially when details of a traditional legend change everything. Forever.

      The Portal Keeper
    • 2022

      It's a race against time to save Eli, in this third book in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series. After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. Racing against the clock, and with Arik and Emily at her side, Morgan sets off to follow the trail away from the Great Tree to find Eli's soul before it's too late. As they journey deep into the northern woods, a place they've been warned never to enter, they face new challenges and life-threatening attacks from strange and horrifying creatures. But a surprise ally comes to their aid, and Morgan finds the strength to focus on what's most important: saving her brother's life.

      The Stone Child