The Barren Grounds - David A. Robertson: Ainara's Bookshelf Series
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: BAM1485
Producer: Blue Ant Media
Producers: Alleyne, Shani S.
Directors: Hayduk, Cam
Producing Agencies: Turtlebox Productions
Subject: Arts, English, First Nations Studies, Indigenous Peoples, Language Arts, Literature, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 3 - 5, 6 - 8
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2023
Running Time: 11:05
After a glowing review and synopsis of The Barren Grounds, Ainara travels through her attic portal to visit author David A. Robertson under the prairie night sky. He shares his reasons for writing the series and gives us some insight into the Cree folklore that helped shape these magical tales.
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