Stolen Words
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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.

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24 pages· 519 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 530L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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