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Book Synopsis: The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book’s impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children’s Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret’s grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old.
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Experience the power and resilience of a young Inuvialuit girl in Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition). This beloved story, updated for a new generation of readers, follows Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton as she stands up to the bullies of residential school. Now reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary, this special edition boasts updates to the text, reflections on its impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home.
With a heartfelt foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, a noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, this edition provides invaluable cultural context. Additionally, Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key figure in sharing her stories, reflects on the profound impact of the book in a new preface.
Don't miss out on the important updates and newfound insights in this 10th Anniversary Edition. Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old, educating and inspiring generations with its timeless message of strength and courage.
Get your hands on the Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition) today and embark on a transformative journey through Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's incredible story.
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