Book details
Nutaui's Cap
Description
Without warning, a deafening boom drove us to the ground, even Nutaui. I heard my heart pound hard against my chest. Seconds later another earsplitting blast struck us. When low-level flying by NATO jets upsets their way of life, Nanass, a young Innu girl, is eager to join her father and the other members of her Sheshatshiu community in protest. Then her father and other protesters are arrested. Nanass has little to comfort her, except her fathers well-worn ball cap and the promise of the land itself that the Innu people will one day triumph. Nutauis Cap has been translated into two dialects of Innu-aimun, which appear alongside the English; it includes a glossary, map, and backgrounder to tell more of the Innus story. This book is a co-publication by Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education and Running the Goat, Books & Broadsides
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
68 pages
Why to read
- Reason 1: Insightful cultural perspectives - The book provides a unique look into the culture and traditions of a specific community, offering readers a chance to learn and understand different ways of life.
- Reason 2: Engaging storytelling - With a compelling narrative and well-developed characters, the book captures the reader's attention from the first page to the last.
- Reason 3: Thought-provoking themes - The book explores themes that challenge the reader to think deeply about social issues, personal growth, and human connections.
- Reason 4: Beautiful prose - The author's use of language is both poetic and powerful, making the reading experience enjoyable and memorable.