When I Was Eight

This book PDF is perfect for those who love Juvenile Nonfiction genre, written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and published by Annick Press which was released on 30 June 2020 with total hardcover pages 250. You could read this book directly on your devices with pdf, epub and kindle format, check detail and related When I Was Eight books below.

When I Was Eight
When I Was Eight
Author : Christy Jordan-Fenton
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Publisher : Annick Press
Language : English
Release Date : 30 June 2020
ISBN : 9781773214689
Pages : 250 pages
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When I Was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton Book PDF Summary

Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father’s warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders’ school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, When I Was Eight makes the bestselling Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read.

When I Was Eight

When I Was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton,Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton

Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father’s warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders’ school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret.

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Fatty Legs

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Eight-year-old Margaret Pokiak has set her sights on learning to read, even though it means leaving her village in the high Arctic. Faced with unceasing pressure, her father finally agrees to let her make the five-day journey to attend school, but he warns Margaret of the terrors of residential schools.

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Not My Girl

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Two years ago, Margaret left her Arctic home for the outsiders' school. Now she has returned and can barely contain her excitement as she rushes towards her waiting family -- but her mother stands still as a stone. This strange, skinny child, with her hair cropped short, can't be her

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