The Sleeping Giant by David A. Robertson - ISBN: 9781774881842
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Rescue kidnapped beings, confront enemies, and discover a hidden identity.

The Sleeping Giant

The Misewa Saga, Book Five

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  • Paperback

    216 pages

  • Release Date

    10 September 2025

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Summary

Eli and Morgan embark on a dangerous mission to rescue kidnapped animal beings in the fifth adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series, now available in paperback.

Eli, Morgan, and Emily 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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781774881842
ISBN-10:1774881845
Author:David A. Robertson
Publisher:Tundra Books
Imprint:Tundra Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:216
Release Date:10 September 2025
Weight:215g
Dimensions:209mm x 139mm
Series:The Misewa Saga
What They're Saying

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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