Christy JordanFenton
When I Was Eight
- ISBN 13:
- 9781554514908
- author:
- Christy JordanFenton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Annick Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 22.4 x 0.5 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
When I Was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton is a powerful true story about a young girl's determination to learn. In 1930s Canada, Olemaun, just eight years old, travels far from her Arctic home to attend school, despite her father's warnings. There, she faces challenges and hardships, including being forced to cut her long hair and perform menial chores. Despite the difficulties she encounters, Olemaun remains undaunted in her pursuit of education. With the help of a kindred spirit, she finds the strength to persevere and ultimately learns to read. This inspiring story is beautifully illustrated and based on the true experiences of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton. This book makes an important contribution to our understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous girls in Canada's past, and serves as a testament to the power of education and determination.
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