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When I was eight
Image from When I Was Eight © 2013 Margaret Pokiak-Fenton and Christy Jordan-Fenton (text), © 2013 Gabrielle Grimard (art), published by Annick Press Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission.

When I was eight
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2013
Book > Children's Book, Biography
Related School
Immaculate Conception (NWT)
Creators
Jordan-Fenton, Christy.
Contributors
Grimard, Gabrielle.; Pokiak-Fenton, Margaret.
Description
"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"--publisher's website. 
Language
English

Subjects

Pokiak-Fenton, Margaret--Childhood and youth--Juvenile literature.

More Information

Alternate Title(s)
Fatty legs.
Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781554514915; 1554514916; 9781554514908; 1554514908
Statement of Responsibility
Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton ; art by Gabrielle Grimard.
Publication Information
Toronto : Annick Press
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : ill. 24 cm
Notes
Adaption of: Fatty legs.
First Nations author.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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