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Island Kids
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Island Kids
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2010
Book > Young Adult Non-fiction
Creators
Saracuse, Tara
Description
"This is a history of British Columbia's island children, told in their voices, from their perspectives. Composed of twenty-two stories, Island Kids is a snapshot of a period and place in time. The topics range from quintessentially coastal experiences, like a day at the beach, to stories that deal with serious issues, such as BC's history of residential schools, but they all remain true to the experience of the children telling the story. At the end of each chapter is a section called 'What do we know for sure?' that gives the reader greater depth and context. The stories are written in a dynamic and authentic voice and are aimed at readers aged eight to twelve"--back cover.

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781897142431
Statement of Responsibility
Tara Saracuse.
Publication Information
[Surrey B.C.] : Brindle & Glass
Physical Description
232 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm
Notes
Courageous Kids series.
Includes glossary.
Contents
The raven, the clam, and the kid: two Haida cousins in ancient times -- Saltwater children: a Saanich child in ancient times -- Storm on the Salish sea: James Anderson, 1858 -- Two girls and a rat: Mary Porter, 1861 -- The omen: James Dunsmuir, 1862 -- Polly and the parrot: Polly, daughter of Chief Skomiax, 1863 -- Salt spring tough: Emma Stark, 1869 -- Frank's dinosaur: Frank Stannard, 1881 -- Emily Carr's cows: Emily Carr, 1882 -- A lonely castle: Dola Dunsmuir, 1912 -- Miss Trickey and the yellow slug: Dorothy Payne, 1914 -- Joe and the cougar: Joe Garner, 1918 -- The golden rule: Norman Leung, 1940 -- We'll be back again: Alice Murakami, 1942 -- The chocolate strike: Gerald Williams, 1947 -- Escape from Alcatraz: Delmar Johnnie, 1955 -- The tsunami: Allan Massie, 1964 -- Moon landing over Paradise Beach: Karen McClure, 1969 -- The place with the goats on the roof: Megan McMullen, 1989 -- Castles of snow and sand: Warren Nonesa, 1996 -- Luna the whale, our Tsu-xiit: Cory Howard, Jr., 2004 -- SALTS sailors: Noah Anderson, 2009.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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