On the Trapline

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Literary FictionNatureComing of AgeSurvivalIdentityMan vs. NatureThought-ProvokingEmotionalUpliftingAtmosphericRural SettingHistorical SettingPicture BookCanadian AuthorIndigenous AuthorsIndigenous VoicesFirst Nations LiteratureCross-Cultural StoriesCultural IdentityGrief & LossGenerational TraumaFamily DynamicsSelf-DiscoveryIllustratedCanadian LiteratureHeart-WarmingBittersweetBook Club
Middle Grade

On the Trapline

David A. Robertson

$9.95
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This narrative follows a young boy who embarks on a meaningful journey with his grandfather, known as Moshom, to visit the remote northern location where his grandfather grew up. As they travel through the landscape—moving from modern transportation to the bush—the boy gains insight into a way of life that his grandfather has not revisited in decades. Through his grandfather’s recollections, the boy learns about the traditional practices of hunting, trapping, and living off the land, as well as the hardships faced by previous generations, including the pressure to suppress their Indigenous language and culture. The book is a touching exploration of the deep bond between generations, emphasizing the vital role elders play in passing down heritage, wisdom, and history. The story is made particularly compelling by its gentle, reflective tone and the intimate dialogue between the two main characters, which bridges the gap between the past and the present. It stands as a powerful testament to the importance of cultural identity and the enduring, restorative power of ancestral connections.

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Publisher

Tundra

Pages

48

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780735266681

ISBN-10

0735266689

Language

English

Published

2021-05-04