Cady and the Birchbark Box – book teaser/trailer

Winner of the Historical Society of Michigan’s book award for Children & Youth (2022)

Join Cady and John Ray as they unravel a forgotten mystery…
In Cady and the Birchbark Box, Cady Whirlwind Thunder solves the mystery behind a weathered journal found inside an old birchbark box. Why was the box buried behind a deserted garage? This is the question her friend and “crush,” John Ray Chicaug, asks Cady after the two of them find it. And what meaning do the notes in the book have? Cady’s grandma and her ever-present companion, a noisy blue jay, encourage her as she puts together the pieces and ultimately restores the reputation of a deceased elder. Cady does all this while navigating through another school year, earning a place on the school’s soccer team and continuing to calm her temper and adjust to life with a new stepmother and baby brother.

“I love Cady and the Birchbark Box. I read it with my daughter, who is very interested in Native American culture. The book is a fun adventure, sprinkled with history and culture. It is a great book for kids and adults alike. Great read!” — August Brill, M.S., bilingual teacher, Chicago public schools

“This well-crafted, beautiful novel immerses readers in the elegance of Native American culture as it delivers an emotional, intriguing mystery that readers from middle grade through adults will enjoy. Highly recommended!” — Christine DeSmet, author of Fudge Shop Mystery Series
“Ann Dallman’s writing is a teacher’s dream come true. Cady is a character students can relate to and learn from. While Cady is learning about her Native American culture and traditions, readers become immersed in a culture they may not have knowledge of.” — Gina Zanon, 5th-grade teacher, Menominee, MI

Learn more at www.AnnDallman.com

Cady and the Bear Necklace

SKU 978-1-61599-648-3
$15.95
A Cady Whirlwind Thunder Mystery, 2nd Ed
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Product Details
UPC: 978-1-61599-648-3
Brand: Modern History Press
Binding: Paperback
Audiobook: Audible, iTunes
Edition: 2nd
Author: Ann Dallman
Illustrator: Joanna Walitalo
Pages: 134
Publication Date: 02/01/2022

Join us for the first book of the CADY WHIRLWIND THUNDER MYSTERIES

  • Winner of the Historical Society of Michigan's book award for Children & Youth (2020)
  • Winner of the Midwest Book Award for Young Adult Fiction (2020)
  • Winner of the Upper Peninsula Notable Books award (2020)
Cady, a 13-year-old girl of Native American heritage, has experienced major changes in the past year-her father's marriage to a younger woman, a new baby brother, and a move from Minnesota to Michigan where she attends a reservation school for the first time. One school day, Cady finds an eagle feather on the floor outside a classroom and reports it to the principal. When thanking her for this act of honor, he tells her that a mystery might soon appear in her life. Later, Cady discovers and antique Indian beaded necklace hidden under the floor of her bedroom closet. Is this the mystery the principal predicted might appear? She consults with elders who tell her it is her "job" to find out why. Helping her are her new friends Irish, John Ray and a talking blue jay.

"I was enthralled by the story, its interesting characters, the mystery plot, the author's beautiful writing style spiced with wisdom and humor, and what I learned about tribal cultures and customs." -- Christine DeSmet, author of The Fudge Shop Mysteries

"I LOVE IT. I could not put it down. I read the last few chapters slowly as possible the past few days because I was sad it was almost to the end of the book. I am looking forward to the next one." -- Faye DG Auginaush, from the White Earth Ojibwe in MN & Hannahville MI Potawatomi.

"What a beautifully written story of a young Native American girl, Cady, and her search for love and answers. The author's descriptions and authentic dialogue will immerse the reader in Native American culture and history." --Gregory L. Renz, author of Beneath the Flames

Learn more at www.AnnDallman.com

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