Strangers
David A. Robertson
Series:
The Reckoner 1
Type:
Fiction
Category:
Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
9-12
Age Range:
15-18
Accessible Format Availability:
CELA Library
Description
A talking coyote, mysterious illnesses, and girl trouble. Coming home can be murder...
When Cole Harper gets a mysterious message from an old friend begging him to come home, he has no idea what he's getting into. Compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, Cole finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents, and reemerging questions about Cole’s role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful spirit, a disfigured ghost, and his two oldest friends, Cole tries to figure out his purpose, and unravel the mysteries he left behind a decade ago. Will he find the answers in time to save his community?
Contributors
Formats
Awards
Nominated for the Global Read Aloud Young Adult Choice 2019Nominated
Related Books
Grade 5
Family Fantasy & Magic
The Barren Grounds
David A. Robertson
Grade 1-3
Historical Social Issues Family Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
When We Were Alone
David A. Robertson, Julie Flett
A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when these things were taken away.
Grade 7-12
Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
Ghosts
David A. Robertson
Cole Harper is dead. Mihko Laboratories has reopened the research facility and works to manufacture and weaponize the illness that previously plagued Wounded Sky. People are missing, and the community has been quarantined. What deal did Eva strike with Choch? Who will defeat Reynold and Mihko? Time is running out.
Grade 7-12
Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
Monsters
David A. Robertson
A creature lurks in the shadows of Blackwood Forest, the health clinic has been locked down by a mysterious organization, and long-held secrets bubble to the surface. Can Cole learn the truth about his father's death? Why won't Choch give him a straight answer? Where the heck is Jayne? Oh, and high school sucks.
Grade 4-6
Social Issues Sports & Recreation Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
The Kodiaks
David A. Robertson
Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Join Alex as he navigates a new school, deals with new friends and bullies alike, and proves that on the ice, only the colour of your jersey matters.