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I didn‘t like this one as much as the first two, though that little porcupine was cute! I‘m not sure why this one didn‘t hold my interest as well as the first two in the series, but I did lose focus a few times. (Note: I was not listening to an audio, so can‘t blame it on that.) I will continue the series, however

I would have loved these books as a child. I'm so glad that Erdrich saw the absence of authentic indigenous stories and wrote the series. Such a need that we had and I'm grateful.

#SeriesRead2021 @TheSpineView

I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

#tbrpile
Original idea of- @StaceyKondla @cortg

Courtesy tags for @Trashcanman @Catherine_Willoughby

“And now she smiled thoughtfully as she sorted the quills, remembering all that had happened in that year of danger and love, sacrifice and surprise- that porcupine year”

Culturally diverse book that shows the hardships people faced when finding new lands/homes. Has a Great theme that tells how no matter where you are there is only one thing you need to carry on

2008, historical fiction. Story of a twelve year old girl Omakayas who sets off on a journey with her family. They travel by canoe on the shores of Lake Superior in search of a new home. They encounter enemies and many dangers along the way and have to find a way to survive through it all

“Omakayas has promised to make something for him, and now she smiled thoughtfully as she sorted the quills, remembering all that had happened in that year of danger and love, sacrifice and surprise- that porcupine year.”

I think that students will really enjoy reading about Omakaya‘s journey with her family.

The Porcupine Year is a story about a young girl who is in search of a new home with her family. There is unexpected danger and hardships that will make survival hard.

The eagle screamed and struck at her face with the cruel hook of its razor-sharp beak-but she felt nothing. The great bird let go of the meat and soared off and Omakayas stood still, upright, the meat rack collapsed at her feet. In each hand, she clutched two pure white eagle feathers. Feathers that had never touched the ground. Omakayas brought the feathers to her forehead and found that she was weeping. #warriorgirl

This is totally not book related but an #eca (extreme cuteness alert). My husband and I run a wildlife rehabilitation centre and we just admitted a very tiny orphaned porcupine. Apparently my legs are easily mistaken for trees. #porcupinesofLitsy #nslittens