The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga, Book One by David A. Robertson

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The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga, Book One

by David A. Robertson

"The Misewa Saga" - Book 1 of 6

⭐3.9 on Goodreads ⭐

Recommended reading age: 10 - 17 years

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The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga, Book One by David A. Robertson

 

This book tells the story of Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children who were placed together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They face challenges fitting in at school and in their new home. But then they find a secret place with a portal to another reality…

“The Barren Grounds” story seems to be inspired by Narnia, so you can surely expect magic and adventures.  This is the first book in David A. Robertson’s Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series.

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  • Title: The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga, Book One
  • Author: David A. Robertson
  • Edition published date: Aug. 31 2021
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 0735266123
  • ISBN: 978-0735266124
  • ASIN:
  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • The Misewa Saga Book 1 of 6

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Location mentioned in the book: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

“It was early November in Winnipeg. The air was crisp, and each blade of grass was coated in frost. Morgan cut across the lawn, Eli followed.”

About the author

David A. Robertson’s has written numerous books for young readers, including Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series.

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