Red River Rose - by Carole Lindstrom (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

This adventurous historical novel by bestselling author Carole Lindstrom offers readers a dramatic portrayal of a young Métis girl who takes a stand to protect her way of life.

Rose, her family, and the Métis people have lived on the land for generations. She spends afternoons tracking rabbits and gathering roots with her best friend, Ambroise, and her little sister, Delia. She loves to watch the ferry arrive, delivering goods and the latest news to their remote community.

But then Rose's parents start speaking in hushed tones, discussing whether they should "join the Resistance." When she learns that the government wants to push the Métis off their land again, Rose feels angry. This is the home they love--and the land they tend to with care and respect. Determined to help preserve their way of life, Rose sets out on an adventure that will test her bravery more than she ever expected.

Set amid the Northwest Resistance of 1885, where the Métis people fought to defend the land, this powerful historical tale by New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom illuminates the often forgotten side of life on the prairie.

Review Quotes

"Honors the resistance of the Métis and First Nations people. . . . The emotional stakes are high, and Rose's journey is one of inner growth, emphasizing courage, resilience, and the power of identity in uncertain times." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A rousing historical tale about standing up for what one believes in. . . . Excels in relaying potent depictions of the cycles of grief and loss that permeate Indigenous history as seen through the eyes of an indomitable protagonist who will engender empathy and inspire readers." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Carole Lindstrom is the author of the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning We Are Water Protectors; My Powerful Hair; Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior; and The Gift of the Great Buffalo. She is Anishinaabe/Métis and is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. She was born and raised in Nebraska and currently makes her home in Maryland.

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