Description
Description
Margaret can't wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by evocative illustrations, Not My Girl makes the original, award-winning memoir, A Stranger at Home, accessible to younger children. It is also a sequel to the picture book When I Was Eight. A poignant story of a determined young girl's struggle to belong, it will both move and inspire readers everywhere.
About the Author
About the Author
Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton are the authors of "Fatty Legs," "A Stranger at Home" and "When I Was Eight." They live in Fort St. John, British Columbia.
Gabrielle Grimard is the illustrator of "When I Was Eight" and numerous other books for children. She lives in Quebec.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Transforms painful, unfortunate memories into another enduring story of resilience, tenderness, and unconditional love.--Terry Hong"BookDragon" (04/16/2014)
Pokiak-Fentonvs emotionally honest writing is affecting and heartbreaking.--Linda Ludke"Readerly, National Reading Campaign" (02/20/2014)
Culturally relevant, accurate, and soft, painterly illustrations depict the sequence of events and reinforce the bittersweet and tender reunion of Olemaun with her family.--Natalie Braham"School Library Journal" (09/01/2014)
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Annick Press
Pub date:
2014-01-09
Length:
36 pages
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