{"product_id":"the-barren-grounds-the-misewa-saga-book-one-1","title":"The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga, Book One","description":"Two Indigenous foster children discover a portal to another reality, Aski, where they embark on a dangerous mission to help the starving community there. The exciting first book in this epic Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series.\n\nMorgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home -- until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher). The only hunter supporting his starving community, Misewa, Ochek welcomes the human children, teaching them traditional ways to survive. But as the need for food becomes desperate, they embark on a dangerous mission. Accompanied by Arik, a sassy Squirrel they catch stealing from the trapline, they try to save Misewa before the icy grip of winter freezes everything -- including them.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0735266123\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0735266123.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Robertson, David A.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41723919368250,"sku":"DBV.0735266123.A","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0735266123-0_023b49cf-f55a-4720-a27d-703ca9cc607c.jpg?v=1791254732","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-barren-grounds-the-misewa-saga-book-one-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}