Book Series · 5 Books

The Misewa Saga Books

In order from The Barren Grounds to The Sleeping Giant.

The Misewa Saga series is a set of 5 chapter books by David A. Robertson, published between 2020 and 2024. Written for ages 10–13, most books run about 250 pages.

The Barren Grounds
The Great Bear
The Stone Child
The Sleeping Giant
The Portal Keeper
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Barren Grounds
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

The Barren Grounds

By David A. Robertson

Two children discover a portal to a world where survival depends on their courage and ancient wisdom.

247 pages· 59,363 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: Morgan and Eli, Indigenous children in a foster home, stumble upon a portal to Askí, a world of frozen lands. There, they meet Ochek, a hunter struggling to feed his community. As winter's grip tightens, they must learn traditional survival skills and embark on a perilous quest with a mischievous squirrel, Arik, to save Misewa from starvation. Can they overcome their own disconnection and embrace their heritage to change the fate of this mystical realm?
In reading order

The Misewa Saga Series

5 books · Published 2020–2024

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#1 in Series
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The Barren Grounds

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

Two children discover a portal to a world where survival depends on their courage and ancient wisdom.

#2

The Great Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2021

Eli and Morgan face time-traveling peril in Misewa while confronting personal struggles at home.

The Stone Child

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

Morgan races to save her brother's soul, facing perilous woods and mysterious creatures.

The Sleeping Giant

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2024

A daring rescue mission reveals a hidden truth about Eli's identity.

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$1697

The Portal Keeper

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+

Portals, missing beings, and a legend that changes everything.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Misewa Saga series?

There are 5 books in the Misewa Saga series. It began with The Barren Grounds in 2020, and the newest book, The Sleeping Giant, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Misewa Saga books in?

Start with The Barren Grounds and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Misewa Saga books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Misewa Saga to life.

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David A. Robertson

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