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Ends/begins by David A. Robertson

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Ends/begins

David A. Robertson

Portage & Main Press · Paperback · December 8, 2010

Reading lane: Historical YA - Canada

In 1964, two brothers are torn from the warm and loving care of their grandparents, and taken to a residential school far from home.

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Who It's For

Good for readers interested in stories about residential schools and their effects on familiesReaders drawn to intergenerational trauma and parent-child understanding

Book Details

Authors
David A. Robertson
Publisher
Portage & Main Press
Published
December 8, 2010
Format
Paperback
Theme
Historical YA - Canada · Native American YA
Reading lane
Historical YA - Canada

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • YA Coming-of-Age Comics

  • YA Historical Comics

  • Multigenerational YA Stories

About This Book

In 1964, two brothers are torn from the warm and loving care of their grandparents, and taken to a residential school far from home. James, assigned to manual work on the grounds, sees less and less of his younger brother, Thomas. When James discovers the anguish Thomas is living under, it leads to unspeakable tragedy. The pain and guilt that haunts James continues to affect his troubled son, Edwin. But a new understanding is dawning between them…

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