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Title details for The Poet by David A. Robertson - Available

The Poet

by David A. Robertson
Scott B. Henderson
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Although Kathy loves poetry, she is far too shy to recite it in front of her class. But the story of Pauline Johnson, renowned as the "Mohawk Princess," inspires Kathy to overcome her stage fright. Pauline, from the Grand River Reserve in Ontario, crisscrossed the country, reciting her poems to far-flung communities, making her among the most beloved literary figure of the Edwardian era.
The Poet is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4–6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.
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Series: Tales from Big Spirit Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: April 2, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781553794950
  • Release date: April 2, 2014

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9781553794943
  • File size: 42666 KB
  • Release date: April 2, 2014

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subjects

Comic and Graphic Books Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:590
Text Difficulty:2-3

Although Kathy loves poetry, she is far too shy to recite it in front of her class. But the story of Pauline Johnson, renowned as the "Mohawk Princess," inspires Kathy to overcome her stage fright. Pauline, from the Grand River Reserve in Ontario, crisscrossed the country, reciting her poems to far-flung communities, making her among the most beloved literary figure of the Edwardian era.
The Poet is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4–6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.
Expand title description text
Comic and Graphic Books Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction