The Case of the Burgled Bundle-ebook
The Mighty Muskrats, four cousins from the Windy Lake First Nation, are back for another adventure!
Praise & Recognition
"This book is both educational and entertaining; Hutchinson (Misipawistik Cree) weaves cultural and historical context into the story."
Kirkus Reviews"The four crime-solving friends of fictional Windy Lake First Nation go into action when the treaty bundle goes missing during the National Assembly of Cree Peoples. An engaging, quickly paced mystery, exceptional in its portrayal of the kids’ rez humour, community relationships and traditions of teaching and learning. Bundle up all three 'Mighty Muskrats Mysteries' for a perfect gift for young mystery fans."
Toronto Star"Cree characters who are believable, likeable, and never stereotypical...a really engaging mystery."
American Indians in Children's Literature"Hutchinson not only gives readers with an intriguing whodunnit, but provides rich detail and information of the Cree nation."
Dr. Larry RecommendsDetails
Publication Date: April 6, 2021
Reading Age: 9 - 12
Genre: Children's Fiction, Middle Grade
Product Format: E-book – EPUB
Pages: 216
ISBN: 978-1-77260-167-1
Weight: 0
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About the Author
Michael Hutchinson
Michael Hutchinson is Swampy Cree from the Treaty 5 area and a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation. During his early years, he fought forest fires, worked in an underground research mine, and did catering for rock concerts and movie shoots. As an adult, he has switched back and forth between the communications and journalism sides of the desk, hosting APTN National News for seven years, co-hosting CTV Morning Live Winnipeg, and working for numerous First Nation advocacy organizations from the national to the local level, including the Assembly of First Nations and the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. He is currently the Communications Manager at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. He wrote the Mighty Muskrats Mystery series to educate young Canadians, build pride in First Nation and impoverished youth, and create a better Canadian and First Nations relationship. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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