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category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Nov 2013
ISBN:9781459707207
publisher: Dundurn Press

I Am Algonquin

An Algonquin Quest Novel

by Rick Revelle

tagged: aboriginal & indigenous, survival stories, canada
Description

An exciting journey seen through the eyes of the Algonquin people.

This book paints a vivid picture of the original peoples of North America before the arrival of Europeans. The novel follows the story of Mahingan and his family as they live the traditional Algonquin way of life in what is now Ontario in the early fourteenth century. Along the way we learn about the search for moose and the dramatic rare woodland buffalo hunt, conflicts with other Native nations, and the dangers of wolves and wolverines. We also witness the violent game of lacrosse, the terror of a forest fire, and the rituals that allow Algonquin boys to be declared full-grown men.

But warfare is also part of their lives, and signs point to a defining conflict between Mahingan’s nation, its allies the Omàmiwinini (Algonquin), Ouendat (Huron), and the Nippissing against the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois). The battle’s aftermath may open the door to future journeys by Mahingan and his followers.

About the Author

Rick Revelle was born in Smiths Falls, Ontario, and raised in the Odessa and Wilton areas. He is a member of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation. His four novels in the Algonquin Quest series take place on both sides of the St. Lawrence River valley, from the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains, during the years of 1320 to the 1350s, and introduce readers to Algonquin, Anishinaabe, Lakota, Mi´kmaq, Mohawk and Lakȟóta languages. He lives in Glenburnie, Ontario.

Contributor Notes

Rick Revelle was born in Smiths Falls, Ontario, and raised in the Odessa and Wilton areas. He is part of the Loyalist Township Sports Hall of Fame for softball and holds a black belt in Judo. He is a member of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and lives in Glenburnie, Ontario.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 15
Grade:
7 to 10
Reading age:
12 to 15
Awards
  • Commended, Top Grade: CanLit for the Classroom selection
Editorial Reviews

Without lecturing or preaching, the author makes an impact on his readers and brings a new understanding and appreciation to the depth and complexity of First Nations peoples. A great read for any occasion for readers of any age.

— Perth EMC

Courage and strength are valued, and harsh decisions must be made for the survival of the tribal unit, but Revelle shows the tender and accepting side of the society, where each member’s contribution is valued.

— Resource Links

Revelle makes good use of cliffhangers; that is, he poses a question at the end of each chapter to pique readers' interest and lead them to read on. Action scenes alternate with quieter ones and with passages of information. Indeed, I Am Algonquin contains such a wealth of information that anyone teaching this period might consider using it as a textbook.

— Canadian Materials magazine

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Great Book

Amazing job, hands down my favourite book. If you are into action, survival and pre contact in the 1300s in north America.. this is the book for you. Very well done, worth the money good read.. i will be re reading this book for the 2nd time here shortly.

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