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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Stolen Words
Written by Melanie Florence · Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard
A girl helps her grandfather reclaim his lost language.
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,204 ratings
24 pages· 519 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young girl embarks on a heartfelt journey to help her grandfather rediscover the Cree language stolen from him during his childhood at a residential school. As they navigate the echoes of a painful past, they uncover the power of healing and cultural revival. Can they bridge the gap between generations and reclaim what was lost? This poignant tale explores the enduring impact of cultural erasure and the resilience needed to mend broken ties.
From the publisher
The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language, Cree, he admits that his language was stolen from him when he was a boy. The little girl then sets out to help her grandfather find his language again. This sensitive, beautifully illustrated picture book explores the intergenerational impact of Canada’s residential school system, which separated young Indigenous children from their families.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 519
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 196717
Publication
- Published
- September 5, 2017
- First published
- September 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781772600377
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