On the Trapline

Written by David A. Robertson · Illustrated by Julie Flett

A boy travels north with his grandfather to the land where his grandfather grew up.

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48 pages· 560L· AR ~3.7

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Bookroo's summary

A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, travel north to visit the trapline where Moshom grew up, hunting and living off the land. Along the way the boy keeps asking, "Is this your trapline?" and imagines what life was like two generations ago, a life both different from and similar to his own. A story of memory and connection between generations, winner of the Governor General's Award.

From the publisher

A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award–winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers. WINNER OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARD A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, “Is this your trapline?” Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago – a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child’s wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.

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