
The Birchbark House
Written by Louise Erdrich
The first book in the series about Omakayas and the Ojibwe community from 1847 to modern times. The focus of this book is on the winter, when smallpox typically hits the Obijwe. Omakayas then recognizes her gift of dreams, which enables her to help care for her family and help them survive the disease.
Age Range | 9 - 12 years |
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Copyright Year | 1999 |
Page Count | 256 |
Publisher | Hyperion |
Grade Level | 4th - 7th |
ISBN | 9780786814541 |
Lexile | 970 |
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