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Turtle and Snake
Turtle and Snake is a humorous and fictional animal fantasy story about Snake telling Turtle to come out of her shell. When Turtle did, she liked the grass but did not like the bees and rain. When Turtle tried to go back into her shell, Snake was in...
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Turtle Island Voices 1: Buniq's Boots
Buniq’s Boots is a realistic story about an Inuit girl’s decision to tell the truth when she loses the boots her grandmother has made for her. The story takes place in the Arctic. The book concludes with Teachings from Turtle...
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Turtle Island Voices 1: Coyote's Trick
Coyote’s Tricks is a humorous story about how trickster Coyote is tricked by his friends Owl, Bear, and Squirrel and about how forgiveness brings the friends together. The book concludes with Teachings from Turtle Island and Turtle Island...
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Turtle Island Voices 2: Night and Day
Night and Day is a retelling of a traditional Secwepemc story in which Coyote and Grizzly Bear reach a compromise about the balance of day and night, leaving Sun to control the days and Moon to control the seasons. The book concludes with Teachings from...
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Turtle Island Voices 2: The Sash
The Sash is a realistic story about Matt, a Métis boy, who shows wisdom by respecting the cultural heritage in his red sash and about Jen, who shows wisdom, too, when she listens. The book concludes with Teachings from Turtle Island and...
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Turtle Island Voices 3: Download!
Download! is a realistic story about Amy, a Haida girl, who receives an advance copy of her cousin’s new music CD and is so excited that she makes copies for her friends. When Amy realizes the harm she has caused, she tells the truth and...
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Turtle Island Voices 3: Drummer Boy
Drummer Boy is a realistic story about a Secwepemc boy who goes to a new school and gains the respect of the school bully when the two boys compete in the talent show. The story is told in a graphic format. The book concludes with Teachings...
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Turtle Island Voices 3: Helping Hands
Helping Hands is an informational text that describes how Aboriginal peoples across Canada helped European newcomers to survive and thrive in a new land. The book concludes with Turtle Island Circle, a feature that prompts readers to make...
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Turtle Island Voices 4: Deer and Cougar
Deer and Cougar is a traditional Nuu-chah-nulth tale relating how Deer saves her life by using quick thinking and problem-solving skills to outwit Cougar. The story is told in dialogue and narrative. The book concludes with information about...
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Turtle Island Voices 4: Get Moving!
Get Moving! is an expository text that explains how Aboriginal peoples of Canada moved on water and land in the past and how they get around today, from kayaks to travois to all-terrain vehicles – and much more! The book concludes with Turtle...
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Turtle Island Voices 4: Making Music
Making Music is an expository text that describes the traditions, instruments, and performers in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit music. Many profiles of contemporary performers are included. The book concludes with Turtle Island...
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Turtle Island Voices 4: Sarah and the Bully
Sarah and the Bully is a realistic story about Sarah, a Nlaka’pamux (Thompson River Salish) girl, and how she faces the challenge of a bully at her new school. When Sarah’s family moves to the city from Boothroyd First Nation, Sarah...