Description
7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga is the 4-book graphic novel series by David Alexander Robertson and Scott Henderson now available in this new full-colour edition. This 128-page graphic novel contains volume one: Stone, volume 2: Scars; volume 3: Ends/Begins, and volume 4: The Pact. This graphic novel follows one Plains Cree family from the early 19th century to the present day and tells a story of redemption as residential school survivor James and his son, Edwin, reconcile their past and begin a new journey. Edwin is facing an uncertain future. Only by learning about his family’s past, as warriors, survivors of a smallpox epidemic, and casualties of a residential school, will he be able to face the present and embrace the future. The series is highly recommended. Contains mature themes that may be disturbing to some readers. The Teacher's Guide is available at http://www.portageandmainpress.com/lesson_plans/plan_286_1.pdf.