The Sleeping Giant
The Misewa Saga, Book Five
$43.35
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2024
Summary
Eli and Morgan embark on their most dangerous mission yet, to save the kidnapped animal beings of Ministik. But before they can reach the heavily guarded Land of the Sleeping Giant, Eli must rally more help, not just from old friends, but from surprising new allies. And he must rely on a new way to travel- on the back of the leader of the Bird Warriors himself, Pip. Together they will journey across the North Country, on a mission to reconnect the Bird Warriors, as well as confront old enemie…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781774881828 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1774881829 |
| Author: | David A. Robertson |
| Publisher: | Tundra Books |
| Imprint: | Tundra Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 147mm |
| Series: | The Misewa Saga |
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Critics Review
One of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens, Spring 2025
PRAISE FOR The Sleeping Giant:
“Robertson’s many fans will undoubtedly enjoy the action and excitement this book contains.” —The Winnipeg Free Press
“In all ‘The Misewa Saga’ novels, Eli has been ‘an old soul,’ and, in this novel, he demonstrates a sense of compassion far beyond his years.” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Roberston’s storytelling dramatically builds tension, while showing love, friendship, and community between various characters … Like the other volumes in the series, The Sleeping Giant is a wonderful must-read for youth and adults alike.” —Anishinabek News
About The Author
David A. Robertson
DAVID A. ROBERTSON is the author of numerous books for young readers including Governor General’s Literary Award winners On the Trapline and When We Were Alone. The Barren Grounds, Book 1 of The Misewa Saga series, was a Kirkus, NPR, and Quill & Quire best middle-grade book of 2020, as well as a USBBY and Texas Lone Star selection. The third book in the series, The Stone Child, was a 2023 co-winner of the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award (Older Category). Winner of the Writers’ Union of Canada’s Freedom to Read Award, as well as the 2021 Globe and Mail Children’s Storyteller of the Year recipient, Dave is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and currently lives in Winnipeg, Canada.
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