Newly sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tlicho Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?
Curtis has returned to Fort Smith, six weeks sober. He doesn't have any sober friends, his mom's still drinking, and his best friend (and secret crush) Lacey probably is too. Still, he's determined to abstain from alcohol and help his people. Along the way, he might just be able to help himself.
Louis, Curtis's late grandfather, was a healer. Legend has it, Louis made a deal with the Little People that gave him the power to heal. No one has heard from the Little People since Louis's death, but his cabin may hold the key for them to return. There's only one problem: Benny the Bank stands in the way.
An infamous bootlegger, Benny has profited off Fort Smith's pain for decades. After being critically wounded in an attempt on his life, Benny knows he doesn't have much time before the poison in his blood takes him. He also happens to own Louis's cabin.
Can Curtis convince Benny to return the home that once belonged to Louis? Will the Little People answer Curtis's call? And can Benny find a way to make amends and leave a legacy he can be proud of?
A stunning, fast-paced graphic novel, As I Enfold You in Petals will keep readers riveted until the last page.
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Among CBC Books 20 Canadian Comics to Check Out in the First Half of 2023 * CBC Books * Among Pat St. Germain's Spring-fresh titles diverse and dazzling collection. * Montreal Gazette * It is a delight to have such a positive depiction of Dene spirituality and the people in this superb story of hope, strength of spirit, and redemption. The story celebrates family connections, memories, and stories through the text and the stunningly illustrated and colored illustrations. * No Flying No Tights blog * Once again, Van Camp affectingly melds his Tli?ch? Dene heritage-and his Fort Smith hometown-with urgent, contemporary storytelling, memorably enlivened by Henderson's meticulous, realistic art and vibrantly colored by Yaciuk. * Booklist * I loved [A Blanket of Butterflies] so much and the second book is just as good. * 49th Kids, Top Grade CanLit for the Classroom * Bringing in everything from traditional cooking to magical medicine power, Van Camp's graphic novel celebrates cultural resiliency while never shying away from the difficulty faced by his characters. * Vancouver Sun * Among 49th Kids's New Books for Indigenous History Month list * 49th Shelf *
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US School Grade: From Eighth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
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full colour throughout; 70 Illustrations
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Höhe: 248 mm
Breite: 156 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
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978-1-77492-041-1 (9781774920411)
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Richard Van Camp (he/him/his) is a proud member of the Tli?ch? Nation from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. He is the author of more than 25 books including The Lesser Blessed (also a feature film), the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel A Blanket of Butterflies (with Scott B. Henderson), and Three Feathers (also a feature film). He is a contributor to the groundbreaking graphic novel anthology This Place: 150 Years Retold. Richard is also the author of five collections of short stories, including Night Moves, and six baby books, including the award-winning Little You (with Julie Flett).
Scott B. Henderson (he/him) is a freelance illustrator, whose reputation for cultural sensitivity and an openness to listen and learn has garnered a large body of work in collaboration with Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities. His work spans several critically acclaimed graphic novels, including 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga (Indigenous history & Residential Schools); A Girl Called Echo series (Metis history); A Blanket of Butterflies (2016 Eisner Nomination); a short story in Marvel Voices: Pride #1 (2022); and the post-apocalypse graphic novel, Last Breeds (fall 2024). Scott is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. He resides in Winnipeg with his partner.
Since 1998, Donovan Yaciuk (he/him/his) has coloured books published by Marvel, DC, Dark Horse comics, and HighWater Press including the A Girl Called Echo and The Reckoner Rises series, as well as select stories in This Place: 150 Years Retold. Donovan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the University of Manitoba and began his career as a part of the legendary, now-defunct Digital Chameleon colouring studio. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with his wife and two daughters.
Nickolej Villiger (he/him/his) is a comic book artist and illustrator. Nickolej is also a musician and has composed, produced, and arranged for video games and film. Dedicated to his family and fans of his work, he is most fulfilled when creating something that is uniquely his own. Nickolej lives and works in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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