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For most North Americans, the practice of sending First Nations children to aboriginal boarding schools is a chapter in history that seems best forgotten. But the generations of children who were rounded up and sent to those faraway schools won't ever forget the day-to-day reality of that... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Thomas Jones: Thomas is the eldest of Jones children. He is looked to for comfort, guidence and is hugely depended on.
- Wilson Jones: Wilson is the second oldest in the Jones family. he depends on his older brother Thomas alot, and gets teased for it.
- Joey Jones: Joey is the youngest in the Jones family, that went to residental school. He loves his older brothers very much, and doesnt like to be left out of anything.
- Nelson: Nelson is one of the older boys, and is kinda a bully. He is full of spirit and will never back down from anything.
- Monica: Monica is one of the two girls in this gang. She has great pride in many things, she is silent for more then one reason.
- Dusty: Dusty is the other girl in this gang. She is much like Nelson, full of spirit and kind of a bully. She doesnt take anything from anyone
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sylvia Olsen (Author)
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- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Abuse
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Multicultural Stories › Native People (Canada)
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Dysfunctional Relationships
- Books › Children's Books › Issues › School
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
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