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Makoons (Birchbark House)

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By Louise Erdrich
Publisher HarperCollins
Makoons (Birchbark House)
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In the sequel to Chickadee, acclaimed author Louise Erdrich continues her awardwinning Birchbark House series with the story of an Ojibwe family in nineteenthcentury America.Named for the Ojibwe word for little bear, Makoons and his twin, Chickadee, have traveled with their family to the Great Plains of Dakota Territory. There they must learn to become buffalo hunters and once again help their people make a home in a new land. But Makoons has had a vision that foretells great challengeschallenges that his family may not be able to overcome.Based on Louise Erdrichs own family history, this fifth book in the series features blackandwhite interior illustrations, a note from the author about her research, as well as a map and glossary of Ojibwe terms.

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29680 words29,680 words
176 pages176 pages
Lexile 850LLexile 850L
Grade 3 to 7Grade 3 to 7
Age 8-12Age 8-12
Published 2016Published 2016

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Book ISBN:

0060577932

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