Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition) - by Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton & Christy Jordan-Fenton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The beloved story of an Inuvialuk girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers.</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, <i>A Stranger at Home</i>. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface.</p> <p></p> <p>With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of <i>Fatty Legs</i> will continue to resonate with readers young and old.</p> <p><strong></strong><i></i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A moving and believable account."</p><br><br><p>"A perfect companion to the study of First Nations issues, this story helps readers empathize with a real person whose determination never waivers in the face of adversity."</p><br><br><p>"A story of ingenuity, healing and resilience."</p><br><br><p>"An excellent addition to any biography collection, the book is fascinating and unique, and yet universal in its message."</p><br><br><p>"I highly recommend this book for the discussion it would stir with students . . . Makes the harrowing residential school stories accessible to youth."</p><br><br><p>"Margaret's character is engaging--her persistence, her strength, and her curiosity touch the reader."</p><br><br><p>"Presents a unique and enlightening glimpse into the residential school experience and, most importantly, one little girl's triumph over her oppressors." </p><br><br><p>"The way Olemaun chooses to deal with her humiliation and face her tormentor is inspiring to anyone who has ever felt different."</p><br><br><p>A strong, clear voice."</p><br>
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