The Game of Silence by Louise Erdrich (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Game of Silence by Louise Erdrich Winner of the Scott ODell Award for Historical Fiction, The Game of Silence is the second novel in the critically acclaimed Birchbark House series by New York Times bestselling author Louise Erdrich. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of the Scott ODell Award for Historical Fiction, The Game of Silence is the second novel in the critically acclaimed Birchbark House series by New York Times bestselling author Louise Erdrich. Her name is Omakayas, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop, and she lives on an island in Lake Superior. One day in 1850, Omakayass island is visited by a group of mysterious people. From them, she learns that the chimookomanag, or white people, want Omakayas and her people to leave their island and move farther west. That day, Omakayas realizes that something so valuable, so important that she never knew she had it in the first place, could be in danger: Her way of life. Her home. The Birchbark House Series is the story of one Ojibwe familys journey through one hundred years in America. The New York Times Book Review raved about The Game of Silence: "Erdrich has created a world, fictional but real: absorbing, funny, serious and convincingly human." Back Cover Her name is Omakayas, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop, and she lives on an island in Lake Superior. One day in 1850, Omakayass island is visited by a group of mysterious people. From them, she learns that the chimookomanag, or white people, want Omakayas and her people to leave their island and move farther west. That day, Omakayas realizes that something so valuable, so important that she never knew she had it in the first place, could be in danger: Her way of life. Her home. Author Biography Louise Erdrich is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and is the author of many bestselling and critically acclaimed novels. She lives in Minnesota with her family, where she runs an independent bookstore, The Birchbark House. You can Review "Memorable." -- Chicago Tribune "Full of humor, richness and heart." -- Wisconsin State Journal Long Description Her name is Omakayas, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop, and she lives on an island in Lake Superior. One day in 1850, Omakayass island is visited by a group of mysterious people. From them, she learns that the chimookomanag, or white people, want Omakayas and her people to leave their island and move farther west. That day, Omakayas realizes that something so valuable, so important that she never knew she had it in the first place, could be in danger: Her way of life. Her home. Review Quote "Memorable." -- Chicago Tribune "Full of humor, richness and heart." -- Wisconsin State Journal Details ISBN0064410293 Author Louise Erdrich Short Title GAME OF SILENCE Language English ISBN-10 0064410293 ISBN-13 9780064410298 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint HarperCollins Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781605148243 Residence Minneapolis, MN, US Place of Publication New York Series Birchbark House Audience Age 8-12 DOI 10.1604/9780064410298 Series Number 2 UK Release Date 2014-09-11 US Release Date 2014-09-11 Birth 1929 Affiliation Univ/Ill/Urbana-Champ Urbana Illinois USA Position EDFR Qualifications M.D. Pages 288 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-09-11 DEWEY 813.54 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2007-06-30 NZ Release Date 2006-07-20 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138845998;

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