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When I Was Eight
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Description
Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father's warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders' school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, When I Was Eight makes the bestselling Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read.
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Product details
- 6-8
- Paperback | 32 pages
- 228 x 228 x 5.08mm | 127g
- 21 Feb 2013
- Annick Press Ltd
- Ontario, Canada
- English
- New.
- 1554514908
- 9781554514908
- 231,534
Review quote
This condensed, illustrated version of Fatty Legs brings the power of literacy to even younger children... The beautiful, expressive watercolor illustrations depict Margaret's journey to the misery of residential school to her success.--Lisa Crandall"School Library Journal" (05/01/2013)
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About Christy Jordan-Fenton
Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton are the authors of "Fatty Legs" and "A Stranger at Home." They live in Fort St. John, BC.
Gabrielle Grimard has illustrated numerous books for children. She lives in Quebec.
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Gabrielle Grimard has illustrated numerous books for children. She lives in Quebec.
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