A Girl Called Echo Omnibus
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★ Among CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens list, a starred selection of exceptional caliber!
A great read and teaching tool for National Indigenous History Month!
A Girl Called Echo Omnibus collects all four volumes of the acclaimed young adult graphic novel series in one complete edition. Written by Governor General's Award-winning author katherena vermette, this Indigenous graphic novel follows Métis teenager Echo Desjardins as she adjusts to living in a new home, attending a new school, and being separated from her mother.
Echo travels back in time to pivotal moments in Métis history when her ancestors were forced to defend their land, families, and way of life. Through an engaging blend of historical fiction and coming of age, the series explores identity, family, the lasting impacts of colonization, and the legacy of Louis Riel.
- Pemmican Wars (Vol. 1): Echo travels to the prairies of 1814, where she witnesses a traditional bison hunt, follows fur trade routes, and experiences the events leading to the pivotal Battle of Seven Oaks.
- Red River Resistance (Vol. 2): Echo arrives in Red River in 1869 as Canadian surveyors threaten Métis lands and Louis Riel emerges as a leader during the Red River Resistance.
- Northwest Resistance (Vol. 3): Transported to Saskatchewan in 1885, Echo witnesses the devastating effects of disappearing bison, hunger, and government neglect as the Métis rally under the leadership of Louis Riel.
- Road Allowance Era (Vol. 4): Echo experiences the aftermath of the Northwest Resistance as Louis Riel stands trial and Métis families are displaced, rebuilding their lives in communities such as Rooster Town and Ste. Madeleine.
This special omnibus edition also features an all-new foreword by Chantal Fiola (Returning to Ceremony), a historical timeline, and an essay about Métis being and belonging by Brenda Macdougall (Contours of a People).
An effective teaching tool: Use the Teacher Guide for A Girl Called Echo to simplify your planning! With activities for grades 6-8, the teacher guide includes comprehensive lesson plans for History, Social Studies, and Indigenous Studies courses. A Girl Called Echo Omnibus is an excellent resource for classrooms, libraries, and readers interested in Métis history, Indigenous history, Manitoba and Canadian history, graphic novels for teens, and coming-of-age stories.
Katherena Vermette
katherena vermette (she/her/hers) is a Red River Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In 2013, her first book, North End Love Songs (The Muses’ Company) won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry. Since then, her work has garnered awards and critical accolades across genres. Her novels The Break (House of Anansi) and The Strangers (Hamish Hamilton) were both national best sellers and won multiple literary awards.
She is the author of numerous other bestselling titles, including the A Girl Called Echo series (HighWater Press) and the Seven Teachings Stories series (HighWater Press).
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