A Girl Called Echo Omnibus

By Katherena Vermette

Book Overview

★ 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 M tis 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 M tis 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 M tis 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 M tis 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 M tis 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 M tis 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 M tis history, Indigenous history, Manitoba and Canadian history, graphic novels for teens, and coming-of-age stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1774920883
• ISBN13: 9781774920886
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Highwater Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 12 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 7 to Postsecondary