The Land of Os

The Land of Os

John Ramsay

By David A. Robertson Illustrated by Wai Tien

$17.95

Publication Date: 12th September 2014

When Richard's class from Big Spirit School takes a canoe trip, he and his classmates chance upon an elderly woman. She tells them the story of her grandfather, John Ramsay, of the Sandy Bar community... Read More
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When Richard's class from Big Spirit School takes a canoe trip, he and his classmates chance upon an elderly woman. She tells them the story of her grandfather, John Ramsay, of the Sandy Bar community... Read More
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When Richard's class from Big Spirit School takes a canoe trip, he and his classmates chance upon an elderly woman. She tells them the story of her grandfather, John Ramsay, of the Sandy Bar community on Lake Winnipeg. Ramsay's land was taken by the government and given to the new settlers from Iceland who arrived there in 1875. Yet many owed their survival to Ramsay, who helped them through freezing winters, hunger, and a devastating smallpox epidemic.

The Land of Os is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4–6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.
Details
  • Price: $17.95
  • Pages: 32
  • Carton Quantity: 150
  • Publisher: Portage & Main Press
  • Imprint: HighWater Press
  • Series: Tales from Big Spirit
  • Publication Date: 12th September 2014
  • Trim Size: 6.5 x 10 in
  • Illustration Note: full colour illustrations throughout
  • ISBN: 9781553794912
  • Format: Paperback
  • Age: 9-12
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Historical
    Undefined Category
    JUVENILE FICTION / Biographical / Canada
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
Author Bio

David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, as well as the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba for outstanding contributions in the arts and distinguished achievements in 2023. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.

When Richard's class from Big Spirit School takes a canoe trip, he and his classmates chance upon an elderly woman. She tells them the story of her grandfather, John Ramsay, of the Sandy Bar community on Lake Winnipeg. Ramsay's land was taken by the government and given to the new settlers from Iceland who arrived there in 1875. Yet many owed their survival to Ramsay, who helped them through freezing winters, hunger, and a devastating smallpox epidemic.

The Land of Os is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4–6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.
  • Price: $17.95
  • Pages: 32
  • Carton Quantity: 150
  • Publisher: Portage & Main Press
  • Imprint: HighWater Press
  • Series: Tales from Big Spirit
  • Publication Date: 12th September 2014
  • Trim Size: 6.5 x 10 in
  • Illustrations Note: full colour illustrations throughout
  • ISBN: 9781553794912
  • Format: Paperback
  • Age: 9-12
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Historical
    Undefined Category
    JUVENILE FICTION / Biographical / Canada
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration

David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, as well as the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba for outstanding contributions in the arts and distinguished achievements in 2023. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.